Road Development Delayed for Decades: Residents of Seven Villages Appeal to CM Over Forest Dept Hurdles

Since 1998, residents of seven villages between 4.5 Mile and Pushparam Para under Ambassa Block have been demanding the development of a 9.8-kilometer road. However, during the Left Front government’s tenure, no action was taken to improve this crucial road. In 2017,

then BJP Dhalai District President Parimal Debbarma had promised the villagers that if the BJP came to power in the 2018 state elections, the road would be developed as a top priority.

Nearly seven years into the BJP-led government’s rule, the condition of the road remains unchanged and continues to deteriorate. Ironically, large signboards have now been installed at the entrance of the road, indicating its proposed development. Funds for the 9.8 km project have already been sanctioned to the Public Works Department (PWD), and the tendering process has been completed by the Dhalai District PWD.

However, no physical progress has been made even after one and a half months. The major obstacle now appears to be objections from the Ambassa Forest Department. Frustrated by the delay, local residents have submitted a written appeal to the Chief Minister, demanding immediate intervention to resolve forest clearance issues and begin road construction without further delay.

By Biplab Dennarma

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