First published: August 24, 2024, 1:40 p.m. IST
The civil society organisations have threatened further protests if their demands are not met. Over 3,000 residents of Baghmara took to the streets to support their two demands.
In a significant move, civil society organisations from South Garo Hills in Meghalaya have issued a 20-day ultimatum to the government demanding immediate and comprehensive action to widen National Highway 127 B to two lanes and make necessary repairs to the highway.
Civil society organizations threatened further protests if their demands were not met.
Over 3,000 residents of Baghmara took to the streets to support their two demands.
The residents called for speedy completion of the two-lane NH 127 B project and comprehensive repair work on the damaged road.
The demonstration was organised by various civil society groups including Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), A’chik Democratic Ensemble (ADE), A’chik Youth Welfare Organization (AYWO) and others.
The civil society organizations had previously organized rallies and demanded the urgent and immediate repair of the national highway.
The previous demonstrations took place in Karukol and Gasuapara and were intended to draw attention to the urgent need for improved road infrastructure.
It is worth mentioning here that NH 127 B, formerly known as NH 62, stretches for 170 kilometres and connects Dudhnoi in Goalpara district of Assam to Dalu in the West Garo Hills. The route passes through the North, East and South Garo Hills before joining NH 51 at Karongre.
While the first 90 kilometers of the motorway are in comparatively good condition, the condition of the remaining 80 kilometers is described as desolate, which severely affects the region’s connectivity.
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