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Heritage Ghats and Rock Formations Demolished in Omkareshwar During Singhsth 2028 Preparations, Lawyers File Petition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Advocates in Indore allege that ancient ghats and natural rock formations at Omkareshwar are being destroyed for new construction linked to the upcoming Singhsth 2028 event, and they have approached the court to halt the work.
Lawyers representing local heritage groups filed a petition in Indore court on Tuesday, claiming that the demolition of centuries‑old ghats and adjoining rock formations at Omkareshwar is proceeding without proper clearance. The structures, which are part of the town’s cultural landscape, are slated to be removed to make way for new ghats intended for the upcoming Singhsth 2028 celebrations.
The petitioners argue that the demolition violates heritage preservation norms and threatens the ecological balance of the Narmada riverbank. They have asked the court to issue an interim order stopping all construction until a comprehensive impact assessment is completed.
Officials from the Indore municipal corporation, however, maintain that the new ghats are essential to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims for the 2028 event. They say the project follows the state’s development plan and that necessary permissions have been obtained, though they declined to comment on the specific heritage concerns raised.
The matter is now before the court, which is expected to hear arguments from both sides within the next week. If the court grants a stay, the demolition work will be suspended pending further review.
The petitioners argue that the demolition violates heritage preservation norms and threatens the ecological balance of the Narmada riverbank. They have asked the court to issue an interim order stopping all construction until a comprehensive impact assessment is completed.
Officials from the Indore municipal corporation, however, maintain that the new ghats are essential to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims for the 2028 event. They say the project follows the state’s development plan and that necessary permissions have been obtained, though they declined to comment on the specific heritage concerns raised.
The matter is now before the court, which is expected to hear arguments from both sides within the next week. If the court grants a stay, the demolition work will be suspended pending further review.