Dibrugarh: Members of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) and local residents staged a road blockade at Peepal Tol Chariali on Parbotia Road in Tinsukia on Wednesday, demanding immediate repair of the stretch that has been riddled with potholes and craters for nearly three years.The blockade brought traffic to a standstill for over an hour as protesters drew attention to the daily hardships faced by commuters on one of the town’s busiest roads. School children, patients, office-goers, traders and ordinary residents are among those who navigate the deteriorating stretch every day.Parbotia Road is flanked by several educational institutions, government and private offices, banks and business establishments, making it a critical thoroughfare in the town. Despite its importance, the road has remained in poor condition for the past three years. Recent pre-monsoon showers have made matters worse, turning the craters and broken patches into stretches of slush and mud.A woman protester, a government employee said, “A few months ago, my two-wheeler fell into one of the craters on this road and I fractured my leg. I had to take medical leave and suffered for weeks,” she said, adding that no repair work was undertaken by the authorities even after the incident.The AJYCP warned that if the administration fails to act promptly, the organisation would be forced to escalate its agitation. “This road has been in this condition for three years. With the monsoon approaching, the situation will only get worse. We demand immediate action from the Tinsukia district administration and the Tinsukia Municipal Board before the monsoon arrives,” AJYCP Tinsukia district vice president Kanchan Borah said.Protest leaders submitted a memorandum to the Tinsukia Municipal Board asking for immediate patchwork before heavy rains and a schedule for comprehensive reconstruction. The memorandum sought temporary repairs within a week and a detailed reconstruction plan within 30 days.
Members of AJYCP and local residents protest in Tinsukia on Wednesday
