Editor,
Winter is here and we all thought that bad roads in the city would be duly repaired. In most parts of the city, the repair has been done and commuters are put at ease. However, when we come to Polo Bazaar the condition of the road has not changed in the least. The whole stretch of road passing through this bazaar is in a deplorable condition. There are pot holes everywhere and drivers try to meander hither and thither trying to avoid bumping into them but thereby increasing the possibility of accidents. When driving through this area one feels that he or she is driving through a jungle road somewhere in the coal mine area. These bad roads are adding to the problem of traffic jam and Polo Bazaar has become as of now, the worst congested area in the city. Where is the so called Times Square boldly promised by our CM some time ago? Leave alone such tall promises, let the government or whoever is responsible for this area, see to the immediate repair of the road. Polo Bazaar is notoriously known for all sorts of malpractices. It presents an image of total disorder and chaos. The roads as of today, all the more reflect such a condition of the place. I hope something would be done soon by whoever is responsible for such developmental work.
Yours etc.,
Barnes Mawrie sdb,
Via email
Will New Year’s eve be noisy
Editor,
Most of us dread any kind of celebrations today. Whether it is India winning a cricket or football match; whether its Diwali, Christmas or New Year’s eve celebration, crackers seems to be the only mode of expressing joy. Noise has become our companion. Perhaps it is the desire to silence conscience that pushes mankind to embrace noise. The noise and air pollution emitted by crackers is so distressing. Little children shudder in fear; our pets are petrified and the old and infirm cringe when they hear the loud burst of crackers. Will the District Administration notify that the use of crackers is banned? If the Government has not thought of this as yet it should do so now. Let the dawn of the New Year be a time of reflection and thanksgiving for a year that has passed by with all its ups and downs. Let us pray for peace and good governance. Above all let us pray for the elected representatives that they may take their constitutional responsibilities seriously in 2017.
Yours etc.,
Mark Lyngdoh,
Via email
Blatant use of force
Editor,
I would like to bring to the notice of our Government and our “supposed” people’s representatives of an incident that happened on December 7 last. I was travelling to Guwahati from Shillong with my wife and three year old son. On approaching the toll gate run by NHAI we were suddenly approached by a long convoy of vehicles escorting the Chief Minister of Assam en route to Shillong. The escort gunmen at the toll gate roughly asked the vehicles lined up, to clear the path and threatened the civilians with their guns. The truck / dumper, as well as all of us were frightened and understandably the truck in front of us reversed quickly and crashed into our vehicle which was right behind it. My question is how important is the meeting for the Chief Minister and his entourage that they put civilians and their lives in danger and what authority do they have over the toll gate inspectors to ask them to defy all rules and regulations for a Minister to quickly pass? I am not demanding compensation from them for my vehicle but want to ask them if the Police and the Government follow any ethics of behavior with ordinary civilians like us. Thankfully we have survived this ordeal alive.
Yours etc.
AK Mukhim,
Via email