Congress asks Governor to form committee on road-works

The condition of the road after a heavy spell of rains in a stretch between Purana Bazaar-Chümoukedima. ( Morung File Photo: for representational purposes only)

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 10 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today called upon the Nagaland Governor to constitute a coordination committee comprising of representatives of all departments concerned and contractors, to urgently work out serviceable roads. “The busiest road of Nagaland and Manipur currently under construction has done more destruction than given reason to cheer,” a press release from the NPCC President, K Therie stated. 

“Roads have been cut off for years creating intolerable inconveniences to the house owners, colonies, traders and travellers who are plagued by air pollution, accidents, and traffic jams causing price rise and slowdown of economy. Contractors and NHIDCL appear to be short of courtesy to fellow citizens too while the administration is clueless to the situation,” it added.

The NPCC accused the present government in the state of having “no concern for the inconveniences faced by commuters and travelers.”  “If they have common sense and realise and are concerned, they surely would have taken steps to ensure serviceable roads to keep the growth of economy on track and also ensure the convenience and safety of commuters and travelers,” it stated.

It went further to allege that the “government of the day has nothing to worry about because they can buy votes even if there are no roads.”  The NPCC expressed concern at the image of Nagaland being portrayed to the world under the current situation.  “Tourists to the Hornbill Festival will once again announce to the world, our pathetic road conditions and may even call it the Worst Road in the World. It will reflect not only the government but also on the public for having chosen such a government,” it lamented.