Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Swami urges PM Modi to visit Gangasagar
A religious leader named Swami Jitatmananda Maharaj is asking India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to visit Sagar Island.
The island is losing land to the sea, which is a big problem.
The leader says if nothing is done, many people will be in danger, and an important Hindu pilgrimage site might be lost.
He wants the Prime Minister to see the problem himself.
The island is also getting ready for a big religious event called the Gangasagar Mela, where many people will come.
Another group is also trying to get the government's attention to fix the problem.
They want to build a strong wall to protect the island from the sea.
Swami Jitatmananda Maharaj urges PM Modi to visit Sagar Island to witness severe coastal erosion.
Coastal erosion threatens the existence of Sagar Island and its ancient Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Temporary repair work is underway, but a coordinated effort between the Centre and the state is needed.
The Gangasagar Mela, starting on 10 January, raises concerns about infrastructure and safety.
Paschim Banga Nagarik Mancha launches campaigns to draw attention to the erosion issue.
- Who
- Swami Jitatmananda Maharaj and Chandan Saha
- What
- Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sagar Island to witness coastal erosion
- When
- Upcoming Gangasagar Mela on 10 January
- Where
- Sagar Island, West Bengal
- Why
- To bring national attention to the severe coastal erosion threatening the island and its sacred sites
- Location
- Sagar Island, West Bengal
- Primary Concern
- Coastal erosion
- Pilgrimage Site
- Gangasagar
- Upcoming Event
- Gangasagar Mela (10 January)
- Proposed Solution
- Construction of a concrete sea wall
- Organizations Involved
- Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Paschim Banga Nagarik Mancha
- Key Figures
- Swami Jitatmananda Maharaj, Chandan Saha