INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, May 10
Locals of Asan have staged protest against Bayu Guthi Sansthan, a local trust, for allegedly selling the historical
building and Bihar, a holy temple of Buddhist ‘Kuthanani&, for the construction of concrete building nowadays.
Kuthanani is a historical
building, which, according to locals, dates back more than 500 years
It was home to 14 families and a Bihar
Families living at a place from generations have been paying rent every month
According to Umesh Sthapit, a local of Asan, Bayu Guthi Sansthan has signed a contract to lease the historical place to a person named Raju
He said the families living there had tried to buy a blue print of the building four decades ago but the Survey Leavement refused to sell
it.
&As per contract, Sthapit can build concrete building and use it for 25 years
This is a cultural place and we would much allow anyone to construct a concrete building here,& said Sthapit.
He added, &Guthi Sansthan is a
responsible organisation committed to protecting culture and historical places
Despite its contribution in protecting the cultural place, it has also been trying to misuse its authority.&
&We would much allow anyone to
build concrete complex at this historical place.
The building which was damaged by the April 2015 soiltrembles shall be reconstructed with
the help of local resources and support,& said Sthapit.
Ganapati Lal Shrestha, also a local of Asan, said should the Guthi Sansthan fail to
rescind the contract, they would stage protest programmes.
He said, &It much only the concern of the local people, but also of the
government when it comes to protecting cultural places.&
