Locals denounce failure to repair road for more than 20 years
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2019:
Denouncing the failure of the State Government to repair the road stretch from Shija Hospital Langol till Langol Lairembi for more than 20 years, locals of the area blocked the said road at Langol village and staged a sit in protest today.
Meanwhile, Langol Apunba Chingmi Tami Lup has warned to launch more stringent agitations including indefinite road blockade if the State Government fails to repair the said road within May 10.Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, spokesperson of the Lup RK Kiran said that the State Government has neglected the said road stretch for more than 20 years.
The said road has caused enough inconveniences and mishaps to the passers-by and the locals have been bearing all grievances for a long time.
He maintained that the Government concerned has been ignoring the welfare of the people of this area and now and only remembers during the time of the election.
Failing to keep tabs on the people of Langol village, under Uripok AC can be levelled as violation of basic rights of the locals, he asserted.
Kiran further warned that the road will be blocked indefinitely while the road will be dug up completely if the State Government fails to repair the said road or take up any positive action within the stipulated time.