Guwahati: Cachar District Congress members swarmed the Silchar municipal office on July 22. They marched from the local party headquarters through town streets before surrounding the government building. The rally aimed to force action on crumbling infrastructure and poor public services.
District Congress president Sajal Kumar Acharya led the push to submit an eight-point memorandum. The party argues that Silchar suffers because no elected officials hold the administration accountable. The municipality was upgraded to a corporation, but the change brought no relief. The group stated, "despite Silchar Municipality being upgraded to a Municipal Corporation, the absence of elected representatives for a prolonged period has resulted in a lack of accountability and administrative responsiveness, adversely affecting civic services."
Residents deal with flooded streets during light rain and constant water supply shortages. Roads are falling apart. Drainage systems are failing. The Congress also pointed to rising prices on food and goods, higher municipal taxes, and a lack of open accounting for funds spent between 2020 and 2026. Illegal parking and traffic jams plague the city, while drugs and crime run rampant.
The memorandum demands several fixes. They want regular drain cleaning and a permanent drainage plan. Every ward needs safe drinking water. They want price controls on essentials and immediate road repairs. The list includes a public audit of municipal spending, a new traffic management plan, and hiring an Additional Superintendent of Police specifically for traffic duties. Finally, the group wants tough action against drug pushers and a return to elected local government.
Comments