Road work halted in Rajganj as locals protest over narrow width

According to locals, the proposed road from Motagachh on the Ambari-Hathi More State Highway to Karatoya Ghat, associated with the Upanayan of Panchanan Barma, is too narrow as per the current design. They fear this will create long-term problems for vehicular movement and daily commuting.

Residents said they had repeatedly approached the administration demanding a wider and better road, but construction began without addressing their concerns.

Local resident Karunakanta Adhikari said they were not opposed to development but wanted a permanent solution. “We want the road to be built in a way that solves long-standing problems. A narrow road will only cause inconvenience to common people,” he said, adding that several representations had been submitted seeking a wider road.