Residents blocked Silchar Medical Road in Meherpur, protesting its poor condition. They demand immediate repairs and warn of larger protests if ignored.
On Friday, residents of Meherpur in Silchar staged a road blockade at Green Park on Medical Road, protesting the poor condition of the road. The road has been in a terrible state for a long time, making it nearly impossible for people to travel.
Once one of the busiest roads in Silchar, the Meherpur road now resembles a pond. Large potholes, uneven surfaces, and inadequate drainage systems cause the road to flood even with a little rain. This creates daily safety hazards for pedestrians and drivers.
Residents have repeatedly appealed to the administration for road repairs, but no action has been taken so far. Frustration with the inaction of local MLAs and MPs has been growing among the people.
During the protest, residents expressed their anger in a unique way by catching fish from the flooded road. They warned that if the road is not repaired soon, they will launch a larger protest. The local community has urged the government to immediately repair the road, or they will escalate their protest in the coming days.
The Meherpur road, like many others in Silchar, has suffered from years of neglect. Its deteriorating condition poses not only a travel inconvenience but also a significant risk to public safety. Despite numerous complaints from the public, progress on road repairs has been slow, leading to increasing discontent among the residents.