From Our Correspondent
RESUBELPARA, July 31: Highlighting the alleged deplorable condition of road infrastructure in Resubelpara region of North Garo Hills, social activist Cherian Momin has asked Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to look into the matter and ensure the same is ameliorated.
Incidentally, Resubelpara is not only the district headquarters of NGH but is also represented by senior NPP leader and Deputy Speaker, Timothy D Shira.
“The state of these roads in Resubelpara is deplorable and is severely impacting the daily lives of the residents, school children, office goers, and the general populace,” informed Cherian in his letter to the chief minister.
The roads in question include the DC Office road, PWD Office road, the Municipality Office road, Resu Rome Rabha road, the Jonglapara road as well as the Dekachang road.
“The persistent neglect and lack of proper maintenance have left these roads filled with large potholes, making them hazardous for all users. Despite numerous complaints and pleas from the residents, no significant measures have been taken to address these issues,” he said.
Informing Conrad how the dilapidated roads have been affecting schoolchildren, the activist said, “This not only poses a risk to their safety but also reflects poorly on the local MLA’s concern for his constituents. The condition of these roads highlights the state government’s failure to provide adequate road infrastructure and communication facilities for the people of Resubelpara, the district headquarters.”
Ruing that despite the situation, no efforts to repair these roads have been made, he alleged that some contractors were filling these potholes with red soil and withdrawing AR and SR schemes every year.
“This temporary and ineffective solution only exacerbates the problem, as the red soil is washed away during the rains, leaving the roads in an even worse condition than the previous year. It affects productivity, raises risks, hampers daily commute and reflects poorly on the state and administration,” said Cherian.
The activist also sought an immediate review of the situation and an immediate overhaul of the crumbling road infrastructure.
“An immediate assessment is required as well as transparency in contracts given. Further, involving the community and long-term infrastructure planning and implementation is the need of the hour. We hope these matters will be looked into earnestly by you and the present government for the sake of the people of the constituency,” felt Cherian.