Locals block road indefinitely demanding renovation
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 19 2019:
A portion of a road stretch, from Wangoo Lupa Marup till Wangoo CHC, connecting Bishnupur district and Kakching district was blocked by local today condemning the dilapidated condition of the said road portion.
The locals have cautioned that they will block the road until it is renovated and fit for commuting.
The protest was taken up following the failure of the State Government to repair the road after repeated appeals and warning to block the road from today, reports our correspondent.
After Wangoo Thongjao was damaged, the said portion of the road is the sole lifeline of the locals for both in Kakching and Bishnupur districts and although the authorities concerned assured to repair the road within February 19 under PMGSY, when the locals blocked the road earlier on January 10 this year.
The negligence of the authorities concerned and lack of professionalism have angered the locals and ultimately caused the Apunba Meira Paibi Lups, Wangoo Laipham Chithek Leikai Women's Association, Wangoo Apunba Meira Paibi Joint Action Committee and clubs under Wangoo GP to take up the protest.
Speaking to media persons, one of the member of Wangoo Apunba Meira paibi Joint Action Committee said that the locals will not back down until the road stretch is fully repaired.
On the other hand, the protest has greatly affected the commuters and passenger and private vehicles which are travelling from Churachandpur or Bishnupur towards Moreh through this road has faced immense grievances as well.