Archive · 25 May 2025
AASU and Locals Block Road, Demanding Repair in Sivasagar
Imagine a road that's like a giant obstacle course!
Locals and students are upset because the Lakwa-Rajgarh road is full of holes and tough to travel on.
They're protesting because they want the government and a big oil company, ONGC, to fix the road.
The road is important because it helps people get to school, work, and the doctor.
The protesters say that the road has been bad for years, and the recent rains have made it even worse, making it difficult for everyone.
AASU and locals blocked the Lakwa-Rajgarh road in Sivasagar.
Protestors demonstrated due to the road's deteriorated condition.
The road is filled with potholes and is difficult to travel on.
Protesters cited the road's importance for schools, markets, and healthcare.
They demanded immediate road repairs from PWD and ONGC.
- Who
- Members of AASU and local residents
- What
- AASU and locals blocked the Lakwa-Rajgarh road.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Garmur Chariali on the Lakwa-Rajgarh road in Sivasagar district
- Why
- Protesting the poor condition of the road and the lack of repair efforts.
Protesters
Authorities/ONGC
Road Repair Responsibility
Protesters
Protesters blame the Public Works Department (PWD) and ONGC for failing to repair the road.
Authorities/ONGC
Authorities and ONGC have not taken responsibility for the road's condition.
- Location
- Lakwa-Rajgarh road, Sivasagar district
- Protesting Groups
- AASU and local residents
- Road Condition
- Severe damage due to potholes and recent rains
- Key Concerns
- Difficulty for students, commuters, and patients
- Demands
- Immediate road repair by PWD and ONGC
