Bagbera Residents Protest Against Unfinished Water Supply Project
Bagbera committee accuses officials of misleading public over delayed pipeline work, threatens protest marches if water is not supplied by summer.
Key Points:
- Pipeline construction under Bagbera water supply project remains incomplete.
- Committee alleges false assurances from officials about project deadlines.
- Protests and awareness campaigns are planned if delays persist.
JAMSHEDPUR – Members of the Bagbera Metropolitan Development Committee, led by its president Subodh Jha, inspected the pipeline construction under the water supply project at Baroda Ghat on Sunday. During the inspection, Jha accused departmental officials of providing false assurances and misleading the public.
Inspection Reveals Lack of Progress
Subodh Jha highlighted that Executive Engineer Sunil Kumar of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department had assured that the pipeline would be placed atop the constructed piers and connected to the Giddhi Jhopri filtration plant by January 25. However, the inspection revealed that no work had started on mounting the pipeline on the piers.
Unfulfilled Promises of Water Supply by February
Jha further alleged that the department had made false commitments in court and to the public, promising to start water supply by February. He declared this unlikely given the current state of the project and labeled the delays as deceitful behavior toward the community.
Plans for Protests and Awareness Drives
The Bagbera Metropolitan Development Committee has launched an awareness campaign in various localities to inform residents of the issue. The committee warned that if water supply is not ensured before summer, they will organize a march from Jamshedpur to Delhi, seeking intervention from the Prime Minister.
Key Participants in Inspection
The inspection team included committee members Vinod Ram, Vijay Shankar Pandey, Umesh Rai, Ashok Patro, Mishrilal Paswan, Rajendra Singh, Aklu Rajak, Sonadevi, Malti Purty, Sulochana Singh, and others. They collectively expressed their frustration with the delays.
Community Demands Action
The protesters demanded accelerated work and immediate steps to provide water to the public. Jha emphasized that only concrete action could restore public trust and prevent a water crisis during the summer months.
