DIMAPUR — The Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) has lauded Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his timely visit to the landslide-affected areas, as well as Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Zhaleo Rio for his visit to the affected areas, assessment of the situation, and efforts to address the concerns of the affected communities.
In a press statement, the WSH, however, stated that it is awaiting tangible actions to follow these gestures and has urged the provision of financial compensation and relief materials to the affected families and individuals in Pherima and other areas impacted by recent calamities.
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Concerning the land compensation issue on the Capital Bypass Road, it reminded the authorities that the demands by two villages had been settled long ago. It also called for the immediate resumption of work on the route and strongly objected to the subcontracting arrangements.
“These arrangements, initially awarded to M/S Vilelie Khamo & Sons and subsequently subcontracted to M/S Hi-Tech Construction & Co. and another third party, require a comprehensive review,” it said, adding that this review should include verification of subcontractors’ qualifications, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, and close monitoring of project progress.
The hoho said that it holds M/S Vilelie Khamo & Sons, M/S Hi-Tech Construction & Co., and the third-party subcontractor accountable for assuming full responsibility and executing the project with utmost dedication, recognising its significance as a vital alternative to NH 29, currently affected by landslides.
“Prompt action is expected to ensure the project’s completion at the earliest,” it said.
Western Sumi Youth Front: The Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF), meanwhile, has raised concern over the incomplete construction of a road project from Central Jail to Atu Ghoki Hozukhe under Niuland district.
As the alternate lifeline connection between the state capital and the rest of the districts has now become more imperative than ever, the WSYF urged that the road be made smoothly traversable without any inconveniences or hardship.
Despite assurances of timely completion by M/S VIPE Enterprise, it claimed that the project has fallen behind schedule, leading to increased frustration among the aggrieved public.
It added that the substandard quality of workmanship has become evident with numerous potholes, shattered patches and uneven surfaces along the supposedly repaired stretch, posing safety hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike.
WSYF, therefore, urged the M/S VIPE Entreprise to prioritise the swift completion of the project and to deliver quality workmanship, saying that the current state is deplorable and utterly unacceptable.
The youth organisation urged the firm to implement a robust quality of road in order to prevent further deterioration. It further appealed to the executing agencies to zealously monitor and verify the progress to ensure quality of work.
