Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's Impact: Trouble for Bihari Garh's Famous Pakodi Bazaar
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Biharigarh's Famous Pakora Market Faces Ruin
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News18•08-03-2026, 09:51
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Biharigarh's Famous Pakora Market Faces Ruin
•The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has bypassed Saharanpur's Biharigarh, devastating its renowned pakora market.
•Business at the market, famous for moong dal, cauliflower, and onion pakoras, has plummeted to just 10% of its previous levels.
•Established 30-40 years ago, the market had about 40 shops serving customers from multiple states and even film stars like Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan.
•The 210 km expressway, a central government project inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, cost 12,000-13,000 crore.
•While benefiting travelers, the highway has left the once-bustling Biharigarh pakora hub deserted, severely impacting local livelihoods.
