Kohima: Restoration efforts at the landslide-hit area in Dzüdza village along NH-29 connecting Kohima-Dimapur have come to a standstill for the second consecutive day.
The Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO) expressed disappointment at the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) and the contractors-Brand Eagle, for failing to fulfill their responsibilities.
WAPO’s information and publicity secretary, Neitho-o Nakhro informed that the locals have done everything in their capacity support the project.
As per the tribal leader, the locals permitted dumping of the mud slurry into the Melarü River, risking the nearby fields, with hopes that the restoration work would be expedited.
He informed that youth from Jotsoma village were also assigned to ensure security at the site of work. However, despite local support, neither the contractors nor NHIDCL has shown any commitment to restoring the road.
Nakhro urged NHIDCL and the contractors to relinquish the project if they lack the ability or willingness to complete it, suggesting that competent local contractors could take over the task.
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He criticised NHIDCL for consistently making excuses, whether during dry seasons or rainy periods, and accused them of playing “dirty games” at the expense of the Naga people’s right to safe roads.
The WAPO spokesperson also took aim at the state leadership, questioning its silence and lack of action in response to the crisis.
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