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KMC to keep watch against new hawkers

Kolkata: The KMC will keep an eye on the New Market hawking hub to prevent new hawkers from taking over the carriageways. In response to queries from BJP councillors about KMC's plan to end the hawker dominance in central Kolkata areas, including New Market, Sealdah, Bowbazar, College Street, and Burrabazar, MMiC and vice-chairman of the Town Vending Committee Debasish Kumar said the KMC would adhere to the Town Vending Committee's decision to clear the carriageways at any cost. "We have decided not to allow any hawkers to occupy the carriageways and the lion's share of pavements," said Kumar. BJP councillors Sajal Ghosh and Vijay Ojha complained about the absence of concrete action by KMC and cops. "At times, KMC and cops conduct raids, but soon the hawkers return," Ghosh said. Ojha said cops need to be more proactive in removing hawker encroachment in Burrabazar. Kolkata: The KMC will keep an eye on the New Market hawking hub to prevent new hawkers from taking over the carriageways. In response to queries from BJP councillors about KMC's plan to end the hawker dominance in central Kolkata areas, including New Market, Sealdah, Bowbazar, College Street, and Burrabazar, MMiC and vice-chairman of the Town Vending Committee Debasish Kumar said the KMC would adhere to the Town Vending Committee's decision to clear the carriageways at any cost. "We have decided not to allow any hawkers to occupy the carriageways and the lion's share of pavements," said Kumar. BJP councillors Sajal Ghosh and Vijay Ojha complained about the absence of concrete action by KMC and cops. "At times, KMC and cops conduct raids, but soon the hawkers return," Ghosh said. Ojha said cops need to be more proactive in removing hawker encroachment in Burrabazar. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !