Residents of Joadaporkhar are protesting the closure of the Phusbangla Jamadoba main road due to the construction of an overbridge at Bhaga Railway Crossing. Former councilor Manoj Sav has threatened a hunger strike on February 13th at the station master's office if a small road isn't provided for public use, specifically...
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for ambulances. Ajsu leader Birendra Nishad highlighted that construction could be completed without road closure using new technology. He also pointed out the prolonged closure during previous overbridge construction and the lack of progress due to the inability to shift the pipeline. This led Manoj Sav to a previous hunger strike in June 2020. Nishad argued that reopening the road or providing an alternative route would alleviate hardship for local businesses and residents.