Residents of Jalang village in Uttarkashi district have warned of intensified protests unless authorities begin work on their neglected road within 2 weeks. The villagers submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate, seeking construction and improvement work on the route.
The residents said they would begin a fast if their demand is not met. They also warned that they would not vote in the upcoming assembly election unless concrete action is taken on the road.
Road has needed attention for years
The approximately 3.5-kilometre road connects Jalang village with the Dhauntari-Kamad-Angarkhal-Budhakedar motor road. The Forest Department constructed it in 1978-79.
According to the villagers, the road has deteriorated because it has not received proper maintenance or repairs for a long time. Its condition is now causing difficulties for residents travelling to and from the village.
Residents have been demanding for about 10 years that the road be transferred from the Forest Department to the Public Works Department. They are also seeking blacktopping of the route.
Villagers seek action, not assurances
A meeting held in Gram Panchayat Jalang saw residents unanimously decide that the agitation would be intensified if authorities failed to take concrete steps within 2 weeks. The villagers said they now wanted work to begin on the ground rather than receive further assurances.
The memorandum was submitted under the leadership of Gram Pradhan Geeta Devi. The meeting was attended by Kamad Pradhan Bharat Chauhan, Bhadkot Pradhan Mahimanand, Manisha Devi and Inder Singh Panwar, among others.
The immediate demand is for construction and improvement work to begin within the stated deadline. The villagers have linked further action to the administration’s response, including a proposed fast and the warning to boycott voting in the upcoming assembly election.
Conclusion
Jalang residents are seeking action on a 3.5-kilometre road that they say has remained in poor condition because of inadequate maintenance. They have given authorities 2 weeks to begin work before intensifying their protest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the road located?
The road connects Jalang village in Uttarkashi’s Dunda development block with the Dhauntari-Kamad-Angarkhal-Budhakedar motor road.
Q. How long is the road?
The road is approximately 3.5 kilometres long.
Q. When was the road constructed?
The Forest Department constructed the road in 1978-79.
Q. What are the villagers demanding?
They want construction and improvement work, transfer of the road from the Forest Department to the Public Works Department, and blacktopping.
Q. What deadline have the residents given?
They have asked for concrete action within 2 weeks.
Q. What action have the villagers warned of?
They have warned of a fast and a boycott of voting in the upcoming assembly election if their demand is not met.
