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Guwahati: Protesters flooded the streets of Makum on Friday to demand repairs for the crumbling National Highway-37 and National Highway-38. The Makum Regional Students Union organized the rally to force action on road segments that have become death traps for commuters. Thick dust and persistent air pollution from heavy trucks make the situation worse during the rains.
A student delegation handed a formal memorandum to the local co-district official after the demonstration. The official promised to alert higher authorities and find a quick fix for the route. Past complaints failed to yield results, leaving locals frustrated with the government's sluggish response.
The broken asphalt hits patients the hardest. Taxis struggle to reach Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital without inflicting pain on those inside. One pregnant passenger described the nightmare of transit. "Travelling over such a badly damaged road is extremely uncomfortable, especially during pregnancy. Patients need to reach the hospital safely and without unnecessary physical hardship. The authorities should repair the road as soon as possible," she said.
Shiba Das, president of the Makum regional unit of the All Assam Students Union, noted the ongoing crisis. "Students, patients and common people are suffering a lot because of the poor condition of the roads. We had submitted a memorandum previously as well, but it did not yield any effective result. We hope the authorities will now take urgent steps to address the problem," Das stated. Locals are now calling for modern construction methods to stop the cycle of decay.
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