Locals appeal for resumption of Maram to Paren road construction
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, June 22 2023:
Northern Maram People's Organisation (NMPO) and public leaders, youth and students of Willong Circle drew the attention of authorities and company concerned to resume construction work of Maram Paren road along the National Highway 29A in view of the monsoon rain.
A joint meeting of Northern Maram People's Organisation (NMPO) and public leaders, youth and students of Willong Circle was convened to discuss the issue and unanimously resolved to press authorities for the resumption of road construction work at the earliest, said a statement issued by NMPO.
The construction of the around 40 km road stretch has been left incomplete and commuters will face a horrendous experience along this stretch due to mudslide, landslide, water logging once monsoon rain hits the region, it said.
The construction work should be given utmost priority, the meeting resolved while condemning companies concerned for their negligence and leaving the stretch in a deplorable condition, it said.
The meeting also urged competent authorities to take appropriate and prompt action against if anybody is trying to disrupt the construction work.
Further delay in construction will force people to initiate actions, it continued.