Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Evicted Families and AMC Clash Over Goddess Statues at Chandola Lake
Families who were kicked out of their homes near Chandola lake set up statues of a goddess called Dashama to pray for 10 days.
They put the statues where their homes used to be.
The city cleaned up the area and took down the coverings over the statues, even though the families were just there temporarily for the religious event.
The city said they did this to stop people from building things illegally on the land.
The families said they couldn't move the statues and were upset, especially since they had to move and find new homes.
Evicted families installed Dashama statues near Ahmedabad's Chandola lake.
AMC officials removed awnings over the statues during a weekly cleanup drive.
Families were observing a 10-day fast and prayer ritual before immersion.
The eviction was part of the Chandola Lakefront development project.
The AMC stated the action was to prevent illegal construction.
- Who
- Evicted families and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).
- What
- Families installed Dashama statues, and the AMC removed awnings over them.
- When
- During a 10-day prayer ritual, after evictions.
- Where
- Chandola lake, Ahmedabad.
- Why
- Families sought to conduct religious rituals. The AMC aimed to prevent illegal construction.
Evicted Families' Perspective
AMC's Perspective
Religious Observance vs. Enforcement
Evicted Families' Perspective
They are conducting a religious ritual, and it should be respected.
AMC's Perspective
The AMC is enforcing regulations against illegal construction and preventing the re-establishment of settlements.
- Location
- Chandola Lake, Ahmedabad
- Event
- Installation of Dashama statues and subsequent awning removal
- Participants
- Evicted families, AMC officials, police
- Reason for Action (AMC)
- Prevent illegal construction
- Deity
- Dashama