Staff Reporter

ITANAGAR : The All Arunachal Pradesh Youth and Workers Welfare Association (AAPYWWA), in collaboration with the All Naharlagun Youth Welfare Association (ANYWA), on Monday served a 10-day ultimatum on the state government, demanding that it initiate maintenance work and announce a definite timeline for the completion of the long-pending NH-415 Package-B road project from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli.

Addressing a press conference here, AAPYWWA President Gyammar Kamin informed that the two organizations have submitted a joint representation to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, seeking his personal intervention for the time-bound completion of the highway project, which they described as the lifeline of the Capital Region.

He stated that NH-415 connects the Capital Region with neighbouring districts and serves as the principal route for government offices, educational institutions, hospitals, commercial establishments, transport operators and thousands of daily commuters, including students, government employees, private sector workers and tourists.

Expressing concern over the prolonged delay in the execution of the project, Kamin alleged that the incomplete road has resulted in severe traffic congestion, frequent road accidents, waterlogging during the monsoon, damage to vehicles and prolonged travel time, causing immense hardship to the public.

He further claimed that the delay has adversely affected economic activities by disrupting businesses and increasing transportation costs, while also tarnishing the image of the state capital as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh.

Stating that the public has shown patience over the years in anticipation of the project’s completion, Kamin said the continued uncertainty has led to growing dissatisfaction among citizens.

“We would resort to democratic movements if the state government fails to address the demands within the stipulated 10-day period”, AAPYWWA president said

The organizations appealed to the chief minister to personally intervene in the matter, accord the highest priority to the completion of NH-415 Package-B, issue a written assurance on the project’s completion, and ensure that the work is completed within a fixed timeline in the interest of public safety, connectivity and the overall development of the Capital Region.