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Why apex court’s wading into Darbhanga’s ponds

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project. Locals argue the government’s plan constitutes encroachment disguised as development. The case highlights a broader decline in Bihar’s water bodies over decades. Experts emphasize the need for ecosystem preservation and community involvement.

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