Residents of Thangadhar and Gadakharik tok in Dulam gram panchayat have decided to boycott the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections over the lack of a road connection. The villages fall within the Kapkot Assembly constituency of Bageshwar district.
The villagers conveyed their protest through a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The letter was forwarded through the district magistrate, placing the long-pending demand before the central government.
Road demand dates back to 2009
According to the residents, they have been seeking a road from Gansu-Akotha to Thangadhar and Gadakharik since 2009. They said the concerned department has continued to state that the detailed project report, or DPR, is under progress.
The absence of construction has angered people in both settlements. Their stated response is to stay away from voting in the forthcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections unless the road issue moves forward.
Villagers highlight difficult terrain and military families
The 2 settlements have been described as extremely remote. Residents also pointed to the presence of many military families in the area while explaining the importance of road access.
Families of Shaheed Havaldar Dayal Singh and Shaheed Diwan Singh Sena Medal are among those living in the villages. The villagers have used this background to underline their concern over the continuing lack of a completed road.
The immediate administrative position mentioned in the letter is that the DPR remains in progress. The material does not provide a construction schedule, an approved project cost or a confirmed date for beginning the work.
Conclusion
Residents of Thangadhar and Gadakharik have announced an election boycott over a road demand they say has continued since 2009. Their letter to Amit Shah, sent through the district magistrate, seeks attention to the unresolved issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which villages have announced the election boycott?
Residents of Thangadhar and Gadakharik tok in Dulam gram panchayat have announced the decision.
Q. Which elections are the villagers planning to boycott?
They have said they will boycott the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Q. How long has the road demand continued?
The villagers say they have sought the road since 2009.
Q. Which road link is being demanded?
The demand is for a road from Gansu-Akotha to Thangadhar and Gadakharik.
Q. Whom was the letter addressed to?
The letter was addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sent through the district magistrate.
Q. What explanation have villagers received from the department?
They say the department has stated that the detailed project report is under progress.
Q. Where are the affected villages located?
The villages are in Dulam gram panchayat of the Kapkot Assembly constituency in Bageshwar district.
Q. What local concern did the villagers also mention?
They described the villages as extremely remote and highlighted the presence of families of military personnel, including families of Shaheed Havaldar Dayal Singh and Shaheed Diwan Singh Sena Medal.
