CSU warns of democratic protests after NHIDCL failed to respond to its ultimatum on the delayed Kohima-Jessami road project.
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KOHIMA — The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has directed all its affiliated units and subordinate bodies to respond to any call issued by the union for further course of action, following the expiry of the ultimatum served to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) without any positive response.
The CSU had earlier served a 14-day ultimatum to the NHIDCL on June 2 over the delay in completion of Package II of National Highway-29 (two-lane) connecting Kohima and Jessami. The ultimatum period expired on June 15.
The union demanded immediate cancellation of the Extension of Time (EOT) granted to the EPC Contractor (vide Ref. No. NHIDCL/PMU/Meluri/KJ-II/EOT/2025-26/Vol-IV/6165 dated 20/02/2026) and immediate restoration and proper maintenance of the road and drainage with the onset of monsoon while stating the agency will be held fully responsible for any inconveniences arising thereof to the commuters due to improper maintenance of road.
Despite expiry of the ultimatum on Monday, the union stated that there has been no positive response from NHIDCL to their demands.
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“Such continued silence reflects a blatant disregard for public concerns and raises serious apprehension that the genuine grievances of the people are being deliberately ignored and neglected”, it stated.
The union reiterated that it will not relent, retreat, or compromise on matters affecting the welfare and rights of the people.
It further informed that it will continue its pursuit of justice and accountability until its demands are duly addressed and concrete action is taken by the responsible authorities.
The CSU informed its affiliated units and subordinate bodies to be fully prepared to respond to their call including actions of democratic protests or any other lawful form of agitation deemed necessary to secure justice and accountability.
The package – II project, taken up by EPC contractor M/s Ratna Infra Project Private Limited, was set to complete on January 4, 2026, which the contractor assured in May 2025. The NHIDCL have granted EOT to the contractor till September 2026.
The CSU alleged that three months after the completion date, the road condition remains deplorable and challenging for commuters.
It stated that the machinery, manpower, and resources deployed were inadequate and presented their demands to NHIDCL for compliance on June 2.