Archive · 2 Aug 2025
BDO's Road Repair Proposal Sparks Anger in Jalpaiguri
In a town in India, villagers were upset about a damaged road.
They protested, and the BDO, a local government official, suggested a solution.
He told people receiving money from a government program to give it up if they wanted the road fixed.
This made the villagers angry, as they felt it was unfair.
The BDO explained that they didn't have money to fix the road and needed help from higher-up officials.
Villagers in Jalpaiguri protested the BDO's suggestion to use Laxmir Bhandar funds for road repairs.
The BDO's statement was made in response to a protest over a dilapidated three-kilometer road.
The BDO suggested that beneficiaries of the Laxmir Bhandar scheme should stop receiving assistance if they want the road repaired.
Protesters expressed anger at the BDO's tone and indicated they were willing to forgo assistance for the road.
The BDO stated the administration lacked funds for the road work and needed funds from MLAs or MPs.
- Who
- Villagers, particularly women, and the BDO of Rajganj block, Prashanta Barman, were involved.
- What
- A protest occurred over a dilapidated road, leading to a controversial statement by a BDO regarding the use of welfare funds for road repairs.
- When
- The protest took place on Friday around 10:30 am.
- Where
- North Bengal Farm area under the Sikarpur panchayat of the Rajganj block in Jalpaiguri district.
- Why
- The protest was held to demand the repair of a dilapidated three-kilometer road.
Villagers' Perspective
BDO's Perspective
Road Repair Funding
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers demand immediate road repairs due to the inconvenience caused by the dilapidated condition.
BDO's Perspective
BDO suggests villagers forgo government assistance to fund road repairs
- Location
- Jalpaiguri district, India
- Road Length
- 3 kilometers
- Protest start time
- Around 10:30 am
- BDO
- Prashanta Barman
- Scheme Mentioned
- Laxmir Bhandar