Dimapur, July 24 (EMN): The Naga Council Dimapur has demanded the chief minister to initiate immediate steps to repair the roads and bridges in Dimapur and adjoining areas else face protests and actions for which the government will be fully responsible.
The NCD, stated that "immediate intervention and subsequent action" is required the road from 5th Mile, via Rangapahar Crossing Bar, to Thahekhu Village Gate; Highway 29 road from Chumukedima Town till Dimapur, including all areas in Dimapur Town; Full Nagarjan Bridge; Old Dhansiri Bridge and the Chathe River Bridge at 4th Mile.
"Dimapur, being the gateway to both Nagaland and Manipur, is the most vital and strategic city in Nagaland. Dimapur has become a shocking entry point of the state, with no visible and commendable infrastructure in place. Whatever little infrastructure was visible has now also become beyond use. Moreover, with the above mentioned roads and bridges in a state of utter disuse and neglect, it has become the need of the hour to take up restoration/reconstruction works immediately. Stated the press release from the K. Ghokheto Chophy, Vice President (Admn) of Naga Council Dimapur.
It further stated that is has affected hundreds of villages, thousands of students and lakhs of citizens on a daily basis who are made to face "untold and indescribable difficulties with no respite in sight, due to the utter nonchalant attitude of the powers that be".
It therefore warned the government that it will "leave no stone unturned till the above mentioned works are not only taken up on a war-footing immediately" and will see to it that that the work is completed satisfactorily.
"Failing to take cognizance of this letter will lead to mass-based protests and actions, for which the government will be held solely responsible, and also for any untoward action that may result as a consequence." it stated.
