“No Culvert, No Vote” Slogan Echoes in Musabani Block
Key Points:
- Bankai village residents protest demanding culvert construction before elections
- 10-kilometer road project remains incomplete for six months now
- Chief Engineer Ranchi yet to approve revised estimate submission
JAMSHEDPUR – Bankai village residents in Musabani block threatened election boycott over pending culvert construction ahead of Ghatshila assembly bypoll.
“No culvert, no vote” slogans resonated throughout the area. Villagers staged protests demanding completion of infrastructure projects immediately. However, they warned about boycotting upcoming elections without swift action.
The Rural Works Department initiated a 10-kilometer road project. Construction spans from Digri Mod through Bankai to Kotopatak village. Moreover, villagers identified need for four to five major culverts.
Waterlogging during monsoons disrupts connectivity to dozens of villages. Local residents face severe transportation challenges during rainy seasons. In addition, incomplete infrastructure affects daily life significantly.
Former executive engineer Rajesh Rajak submitted revised estimates six months ago. He proposed four major bridges and PCC construction in hilly terrain. Besides, the proposal went through superintending engineer Chaibasa to Ranchi.
Current executive engineer Neeraj Mishra inspected the site recently. He assured villagers about constructing large bridges one month back. Meanwhile, chief engineer approval remains pending till date.
Villagers blame departmental delays for project incompleteness during construction phase. They anticipate facing monsoon troubles again without proper drainage solutions. On the other hand, residents question administrative efficiency levels severely.
Local resident Budhan Singh Banra expressed frustration over prolonged delays. He questioned why approvals take more than six months consistently. Furthermore, another villager Aarti Devgam supported the protest demands strongly.
Sources revealed other divisions received estimate approvals from department already. However, Bankai route proposal continues pending without any concrete response. In addition, this disparity raises concerns about preferential treatment patterns.
Villagers highlighted that waterlogging cuts off entire communities completely. Dozens of surrounding villages lose connectivity during heavy rainfall periods. Moreover, emergency services cannot reach affected areas during crisis.
The Rural Works Department Jamshedpur handles overall project coordination currently. Administrative procedures require chief engineer’s approval for revised estimates necessarily. Besides, bureaucratic delays frustrate local communities awaiting basic infrastructure development.
Residents demand immediate action on pending proposals before election season. They seek concrete timelines for culvert construction and road completion. Furthermore, villagers insist on accountability from responsible officials involved.
The protest reflects growing impatience among rural communities statewide. Development work delays undermine government credibility in remote areas significantly. Meanwhile, villagers assert their democratic right to demand basic amenities.
Local leaders support community demands for infrastructure development urgently. They emphasize that connectivity remains fundamental for village progress substantially. On the other hand, administrative apathy continues hampering rural growth prospects.
