Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Lakhimpur Villagers Protest for Promised Bridge After 2022 Polls
Imagine a group of people who need a bridge to get to school, doctors, and other important places.
The Chief Minister promised them a bridge during an election.
But, the bridge was never built!
So, the villagers decided to protest to remind the government about their promise.
They are upset because it makes it hard for kids to go to school and for everyone to get to hospitals and other essential services.
Villagers protested in Lakhimpur demanding a promised bridge.
The bridge was promised by the Chief Minister during a 2022 election campaign.
Protesters are from riverine areas near Majuli.
Students and villagers face difficulties accessing education and healthcare.
The government has not fulfilled its promise after three years.
- Who
- Villagers from riverine areas in Lakhimpur.
- What
- Protest demanding construction of a bridge over a stream of Subansiri river.
- When
- Thursday, July 25th.
- Where
- Lakhimpur district.
- Why
- To urge the government to fulfill its promise of constructing a bridge made during the 2022 election.
Villagers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Bridge Access
Villagers' Perspective
Require bridge for easier access to Narayanpur and Dhalpur.
Government's Perspective
No stated perspective.
Promise Fulfillment
Villagers' Perspective
Government failing to keep promise.
Government's Perspective
No stated perspective.
- Location
- Lakhimpur district
- Protest Date
- Thursday, July 25th
- Main Issue
- Lack of bridge
- Promise Made
- Construction of a bridge
- Promisor
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma