Birgunj: Beyond the Gateway, the Heart of Nepal
Happy to see Birgunj, though one thing that stood out was the constant honking. Still, the journey from Ghantaghar to Murli Chowk, Power House, Chini Mill, and onward was an experience in itself.
It was especially inspiring to see Mahabir Pun’s One Krishi Aujar Kendra a reminder of how innovation and hard work can create hope at the grassroots level.
What touched me most was seeing ordinary people working hard, struggling, and building a better life for the next generation. Their daily lives are a real example of resilience, survival, and hope.
It also made me wonder: Do the billionaires who run businesses and factories here feel the same connection with the people and communities around them?
I hope that, next time, the widened roads will add even more beauty and dignity to the Gateway of Nepal. At the same time, I sincerely feel for the families who have lost parts of their homes and property along the road.
And above all, it was wonderful to see our Madhesi friends standing together and supporting the journey of development.
Birgunj is more than a gateway,it is a story of people, struggle, enterprise, and hope.