Locals raise construction concerns to MLA
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 13 2022:
Residents of Kiyam Laibung under Wangkhem Assembly Constituency have raised complaints regarding the lack of progress in the construction of a retaining wall along the banks of Thoubal River.
During an inspection of the retaining wall, Y Rishikanta, member, Lai Committee stated that the local MLA K Meghachandra in collaboration with the Water Resources Department had undertaken the construction work.
He claimed that according to the MLA, the construction of the retaining wall was supposed to be completed in time for 'lai haraoba' celebration this year.
However, the work progress remaining at a stand still and construction materials being hauled away from the site has caused concern to the surrounding residents.
As such, he urged the MLA to look into the matter.
Speaking in this connection, Yumnam Kumarjit, president, BJP Thoubal complained that in the name of constructing the retaining wall, the road along the river bank was dug up.
He stated that this has caused immense inconveniences to the people who now have to deal with the road which has started crumbling and breaking off.
Hence, he urged the local MLA to conduct an inspection of the construction site as well as put pressure on the relevant officials and contractors to resume construction work on the retaining wall.