BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 3rd August 2024: As election season heats up, with candidates and their representatives engaged in intense campaigning, residents of Palpara are grappling with a pressing issue: the dire state of their roads. The Baldakhal Bridge area has become a focal point of frustration for locals due to its deteriorating condition.
For years, the road has suffered from neglect, leaving it riddled with large, hazardous potholes. Recent rains have exacerbated the problem, with water pooling in the pits and creating makeshift ponds that pose significant risks to commuters. The sight of these waterlogged craters has become a symbol of the area’s infrastructural neglect.
Local residents express deep frustration over the lack of action. Despite numerous visits and promises from public representatives over the past two to three years, substantial repairs remain elusive. “We’ve seen the representatives come and go, making grand promises that never materialize,” says a local resident. “The condition of the road is a constant reminder of their failure to act.”
Accidents have become commonplace on this perilous stretch of road, further compounding the community’s woes. The irony, residents note, is stark: while election promises flood in, the real issues remain unaddressed. As soon as the election season concludes, the cycle of promises will repeat, yet the road’s condition remains unchanged.
With the upcoming elections drawing nearer, locals are left questioning when—if ever—they will see tangible improvements. “The leaders will soon return to our doorsteps seeking votes, promising once again to fix our roads,” another resident observes. “But until then, we continue to suffer on these dilapidated streets.”
As Palpara endures the hardships of substandard infrastructure, the community waits for a resolution that seems increasingly distant amidst the electoral fervor.
