Paul takes umbrage at criticism over road project

SHILLONG: Shillong West legislator Paul Lyngdoh has defended the ongoing construction of the road at Upper Mawprem saying that the debris are scattered since the construction is yet to be over.
Reacting to a news photo related to the construction work for underground laying of pipes at Upper Mawprem, Lyngdoh said that instead of criticizing the work the people should appreciate his effort of re-constructing the road which had been left un-attended since the time of former Mawprem legislator D.N. Joshi for the last 32 years.
“Reconstruction of the road started after I took over and is under progress for the last three and half months,” Lyngdoh said, adding that it will take only three more months to complete the project.
The legislator further informed that he personally carries out inspection of the work site twice a month to ensure timely completion of the road.
The 500 metre road is being built at a cost of Rs.80 lakh.