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Kohima: Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Elections Tovihoto H. Ayemi and Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang toured the Dimapur Railway Station on Thursday. They aimed to address mounting friction between development goals and the needs of nearby neighborhoods. The station upgrade falls under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Officials hope to install modern facilities but construction currently blocks local access.
Residents from SM, KK, Vilhume, Netaji, and Medical colonies face severe travel disruptions. The blockade cut off paths used for years. Ayemi acknowledged the friction, stating, “The main concern is the disturbance faced by the public during construction.” He promised further talks with railway authorities to find a way forward.
Deputy Commissioner Chang noted that while a temporary road now exists, it fails to handle monsoon flooding. He confirmed that officials are reviewing land claims through a High-Powered Committee. Police are also keeping watch on the site to stop illegal activity. Officials denied reports of work stoppages caused by extortion.
Local leaders remain unimpressed by temporary fixes. Wekhro K. Mero of the Netaji-Railway Colony demanded the return of the route used since the British era. Advocate K.K. Paul of the Dimapur Bengali Samaj added that over 7,000 people live in the affected area. Residents maintain that station modernization cannot come at the cost of their daily connectivity.
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