Greater Noida West: The restoration of the Mahatma Gautam Buddha char murti installation at Gaur City Chowk has brought happiness among residents of Greater Noida West. The Noida Flat Owners Men Association (NEFOMA) has thanked the Greater Noida Authority for restoring the statues. NEFOMA president Annu Khan, organisational secretary Krishnanand and other members of the organisation expressed their gratitude to the authority for completing the restoration.
Statues witnessed several residents’ protests
NEFOMA president Annu Khan said the char murti have been an important identity of Greater Noida West since 2011. He said the installation has witnessed the journey of the area and several protests organised by residents over their civic and housing-related issues. Khan said residents have an emotional connection with the statues and had requested the Greater Noida Authority to ensure their restoration when they were removed for the construction of the underpass.
Restoration adds to festive look of Greater Noida West
NEFOMA organisational secretary Krishnanand said the restoration has not only returned an important symbol of Greater Noida West to residents but has also enhanced the area’s appearance ahead of Karwa Chauth and Diwali. He said the newly constructed underpass along with the restored statues will add to the overall look of Gaur City and Greater Noida West. NEFOMA members thanked Greater Noida Authority CEO Ravi N. G. and ACEO Saumya Srivastava for the restoration. Those expressing gratitude included Annu Khan, Krishnanand, advocate Ravindra Gupta, Dr Anshul Chandra, Gaurav Sharma, Sanju Kumar and Rohit Chaurasia, among others.