Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Palghar Schoolboy Appeals for Bridge Over Dangerous Vaitarna Route
A schoolboy in Palghar made a video asking leaders for help.
He wants a bridge built over Vaitarna Creek.
He says children do not have a safe road to school.
Instead, they walk along a railway track and bridge.
He says they become frightened when an express train approaches.
Local residents also say they need a safer way to cross the creek.
The boy asked Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis to provide better connectivity.
The video brought new attention to the problem.
Palghar student Sohil Sunil Chaudhari appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
He said students lack a safe road and must use a railway track and bridge to reach school.
Sohil described fearing an express train while walking along the route with his schoolbag.
Students and residents are demanding a bridge over Vaitarna Creek and safer local connectivity.
A video of the appeal shared by Lokshahi Marathi renewed attention to the long-standing demand.
- Who
- Palghar schoolboy Sohil Sunil Chaudhari, along with local students and residents, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- What
- They demanded a bridge over Vaitarna Creek and a safe route to school.
- When
- The appeal was featured in a video shared by Lokshahi Marathi; the article does not provide a recording date.
- Where
- Palghar, Maharashtra, near Vaitarna Creek.
- Why
- Students and residents reportedly lack proper connectivity and must use a dangerous railway track and bridge.
- Location
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- Student making appeal
- Sohil Sunil Chaudhari
- Requested project
- A bridge over Vaitarna Creek
- Current route
- A railway track and bridge described as dangerous
- People affected
- Schoolchildren and local residents
- Appeal addressed to
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Video source
- Lokshahi Marathi