Agartala, 14th November 2026 : As political parties step up their campaigns ahead of the November 27 municipal elections, residents of Khowai and Kamalasagar are drawing attention to neglected roads, alleging that years of promises have failed to translate into basic infrastructure development. From a dangerous bamboo footbridge in Khowai to a severely damaged road in Kamalasagar, commuters continue to face serious difficulties due to the absence of permanent repairs.
In Ward No. 8 of the Khowai Municipal Council, around 12 to 13 families living near the District Hospital are struggling with the absence of proper road connectivity. Residents alleged that the problem dates back to the Left Front government’s tenure and has remained unresolved despite repeated appeals to successive authorities.
The existing pathway has become unstable, with soil continuously eroding towards a nearby stream. During the monsoon, the situation worsens, forcing residents to depend on makeshift bamboo bridges to reach their homes. They said even emergency transportation becomes impossible, and patients often have to be carried manually. Bringing construction materials to their houses is equally difficult.
Residents have demanded the construction of a proper road, a permanent bridge and a retaining wall to prevent further soil erosion. They claimed that despite approaching authorities seven to eight years ago, they have received little beyond assurances.
A similar situation has reportedly emerged in Miyapara under the Kamalasagar Assembly constituency, where the road connecting Kona Bon Koya Dhepa towards Kasba Kali Temple has remained severely damaged for nearly three years. A substantial portion of the road has reportedly been washed away, making it difficult for even two-wheelers to pass.
According to local residents, nearly 2,500 families depend on this route. With the road becoming practically unusable, commuters are compelled to take lengthy detours through tea garden areas, causing daily inconvenience.
Residents alleged that assurances of repairing the road were given before elections, but no substantial work has followed. Some also expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of elected representatives during the crisis.
With municipal elections approaching, people in both areas have renewed their demand for immediate intervention, questioning whether their long-standing grievances will finally receive attention or remain confined to election-time promises.
