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Shimla MP seeks public access to Subathu’s Gugga Madi ground
Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap has urged the Centre to keep the historic Gugga Madi ground in Subathu Cantonment, Solan, open to the public. He wrote to Union minister of state for defence…
The Story in Brief
Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap has urged the Centre to keep the historic Gugga Madi ground in Subathu Cantonment, Solan, open to the public. He wrote to Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth after receiving a representation from local residents.
Kashyap said the ground has hosted sports, social, cultural and community events for years. The Gugga Madi fair, held there for about 105 years, is part of Subathu’s cultural heritage. Residents fear restrictions would leave the area without another suitable open space. Kashyap said defence security and administrative needs must be respected, but local concerns should also be addressed.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that public access and defence security must be opposing demands. The other lazy claim is that a historic fair alone settles the matter. Neither is enough. The Centre and cantonment authorities should publish clear access rules, identify security limits and guarantee arrangements for the annual fair and community events. The practical test is whether residents can use the ground without compromising defence requirements.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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