Kohima: Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir confronted National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited officials on November 10 regarding the crumbling stretch of National Highway 702A at New Colony, Zunheboto. A mid-August landslide crippled the route. Commuters are stuck. Jamir toured the wreckage after attending a DISHA meeting and demanded that the agency fast-track repairs.
The highway serves as a vital lifeline for the district. Constant delays are unacceptable. During the meeting, Jamir told officials that while NHIDCL maintains high standards elsewhere, their work in Nagaland is lacking. He stated, "NHIDCL roads in other states are of good quality and have long durability but in Nagaland, they are not the same and are in a very pathetic and deplorable state."
NHIDCL representatives Nehal Kurishi, Prabhakar Mishra, and Kisor Kunal claimed that progress hinges on technical approvals. The team offered a tentative timeline of one to two months, provided all paperwork clears. Jamir rejected the idea that funding alone solves infrastructure woes. He argued that planning and coordination matter more. He warned the agency to prioritize this fix and keep lines of communication open with the state government to ensure the road does not stay broken.
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