Residents demanding the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area have continued their relay hunger strike for more than 80 days. The latest protest was held at Jan Milan Kendra in Fulwadi, where Hansa Devi and Digri Devi sat on hunger strike.

The road demand affects residents of Fulwadi, Fulachaura, Thalidhार and Khaindhar. Villagers say the project remains limited to official paperwork despite a government announcement in 2021 and continued assurances about construction.

Protest committee sets condition for ending agitation

Sher Singh Danu, vice-president of the struggle committee, said the agitation would continue until the road receives approval and construction begins on the ground. Committee members described the prolonged delay as an insult to the public.

The protesters also alleged that Kapkot MLA Suresh Garhiya had not shown sufficient interest in the road project. This is an allegation made by the committee during the protest and does not establish the legislator’s position on the matter.

According to the protesters, the MLA visited the villages on 9 January 2026 and promised that construction would begin within 6 months. Residents are still waiting for the road’s approval, they said.

Villagers question delay after 2021 announcement

Committee speakers said the road had not moved into construction even after the Chief Minister’s announcement in 2021. They criticised what they described as an unresponsive approach by the government and administration.

The protesters said public representatives regularly describe connecting villages by road as a priority. However, they argued that the government’s uncertain policy had prevented the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road from progressing beyond the paperwork stage.

The continuing protest highlights the gap between an announcement and visible work at the site. The committee has not announced an end date for the agitation and has linked its continuation to formal approval and the start of construction.

Several residents and committee members attended the protest, including Sher Singh Danu, Gajendra Singh Dhami, treasurer Madhan Singh Dhami, Mohan Singh, Khadak Singh, Bhawan Singh, Pratap Singh, Bhupal Singh, Mohit Singh, Mohini Devi, Pushpa Devi, Tara Dhami and Revati Devi.

Conclusion

Residents have kept the relay hunger strike going for more than 80 days while waiting for approval and construction of the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road. The struggle committee says the protest will continue until work begins on the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which road are the villagers demanding?

The demand is for the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road in the Kapkot area of Bageshwar.

Q. How long has the relay hunger strike continued?

The protest has continued for more than 80 days.

Q. Where is the protest being held?

The agitation is being held at Jan Milan Kendra in Fulwadi.

Q. Who participated in the latest hunger strike?

Hansa Devi and Digri Devi sat on hunger strike during the latest phase of the protest.

Q. What has the struggle committee demanded before ending the protest?

The committee has said the road must receive approval and construction must begin on the ground.

Q. What assurance did the MLA reportedly give?

The protesters said Kapkot MLA Suresh Garhiya assured villagers on 9 January 2026 that construction would begin within 6 months.

Q. When was the road announced by the Chief Minister?

The committee said the Chief Minister announced the road in 2021.