Bank of Merakhong river repaired
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 10 2011:
Villagers of Malom Tuliyaima Maning Leikai with the help of social worker Malesh repaired the river bank of the Merakhong River adjacent to a bridge which remained ignored by the local MLA today.
Speaking to the media, social worker Oinam Malesh said that the bridge is an important bridge which lies at the boundary of Kounthoujam constituency and Naoriya Pakhanglakpa constituency.
The western river banks adjacent to the bridge slide down some years back.
Since then frequent accidents are occurring at the site.
Local MLAs of both constituencies have been neglecting the matter even when villagers requested them to repair the river bank.
Malesh said that he is repairing the river bank on the request of the villagers of Malom.
He also assured to press the concern authorities and department to construct retaining wall.
He said that the bridge is connecting many villages with NH 150 .
L Gopal, Chairman, Malom Tuliyaima Lai Pakhangba Seva Committee said that there have been many accidents in the site due to the break down of the river bank.
They have requested the state government and local MLA to repair the bank.
But no valid response from them was received so far.
He expressed gratitude to social worker Oinam Malesh for bearing all the expenses in repairing the river bank.