Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (KM)

Mangalore, Dec 13: It is true that the road is being concreted in order to ensure the durability and good condition in all weathers, but it does not mean that it can cause grave inconvenience to the people of the locality, said Yogish Bhat, former MLA here on Wednesday December 12. 

He was addressing the agitators at the agitation staged demanding the quick execution of concreting of road stretching between Bejai New Road to KSRTC. 

Terming the agitation an eye opener, he said it is regrettable fact that all the aspects necessary to ensure safety of the locality are not considered while carrying out the work.

The sharp edged rods that have surfaced have become fatal as there is an increased chance of children hurting themselves. Even this may turn fatal to senior citizens, children and women in the wake of wanting of lamp posts.

The potholes must be filled, the deep gaps between the concrete pavements have turned to be fatal, and there is an urgent need to level the concrete pavements and footpath otherwise children may fall into the ditch, Jagadish, an agitator said. 

The issue has been raised in three consecutive meetings, but the authority is reluctant to give serious thought to the pains of the people. Neither engineer nor contractor is ready to take responsibility; rather they blame each other and try to escape.  The work should be carried out immediately, otherwise massive protest is imminent, Agnel, an agitator, said. 

Gopal Gowda, assistant executive engineer, assured that leveling of roads would be carried out immediately.

Rupa D Bangera, Praveen, KP Tailor, other corporators and BC Prakash, assistant engineer were present on the occasion.