- DIMAPUR — The
Pochury Students' Union (PSU) extended its "unequivocal and unwavering
support" to the Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) in the seven-day
ultimatum issued to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development
Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the engineering, procurement, and construction
(EPC) contractor, M/S Ratna Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., regarding the
deteriorating condition of National Highway (NH) 29 (Kohima–Jesami Road), particularly
the stretch under Package II.
- The PSU, in a press statement, stated that it must be
emphasised that NH-29 is not merely a road—it is a lifeline. It serves not only
the Chakhesang and Pochury communities but also connects numerous other Naga tribes
and regions.
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- “Thousands of commuters rely on this vital route daily for
transportation, commerce, healthcare, education, and access to essential
services. Its current deplorable state, marked by negligence and substandard
execution, has resulted in frequent accidents, loss of time and resources, and
widespread public distress.
- “The Pochury Students' Union condemns in the strongest terms
the blatant disregard shown by both NHIDCL and the contractor towards the
safety, mobility, and dignity of the people. This is not just administrative
failure—it is a gross betrayal of public trust. Despite repeated appeals and
assurances, the lack of tangible progress on the ground exposes a systemic
lapse in accountability and urgency,” the statement read.
- The union demanded immediate, visible, and irreversible
corrective measures without further excuse or delay, stating that this is a
collective call for justice—not just from the CSU or PSU—but from the people of
Eastern Nagaland and beyond.
- “Let it be known that if the concerned authorities fail to
act within the stipulated timeline, the PSU will not hesitate to join forces
with the Chakhesang Students' Union and other concerned bodies to initiate
intensified democratic actions. We are ready to escalate this issue through all
possible platforms until justice is served,” it added.
