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Manipur: Advocates protest over poor road conditions

Protestors called for immediate government action to repair the roads, stressing the urgent need for a safe and accessible environment.

ByIFP Bureau

Updated 25 Jul 2024, 2:47 am

(PHOTO: IFP)
(PHOTO: IFP)

Advocates and staff of the Lamphel Court staged a protest on Wednesday, blocking the main road to draw attention to the dire state of the surrounding roads.

The demonstrators highlighted the frequent accidents and daily inconveniences caused by the deteriorating road conditions.

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Protestors called for immediate government action to repair the roads, stressing the urgent need for a safe and accessible environment.

The protest, which began in the early hours, saw a significant turnout as both court employees and local residents joined forces.

“We are facing daily hardships due to these terrible road conditions. It’s not just about inconvenience, it’s a serious safety issue. Accidents are becoming a common occurrence,” said advocate Supriya, participating in the protest.

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The protestors highlighted the urgent need for a safe and accessible environment, calling on the public work department ministers and other authorities to take swift action. They stressed that the current state of the roads is unacceptable and poses a significant risk to everyone who uses them.

As the protest continued, traffic in the area was heavily disrupted, with many commuters expressing frustration over the lack of proper infrastructure maintenance.
 

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