People suffer due to worst condition of roads : Baaghi
September 26, 2022
In a statement Social activist and AAP Leader Gurmeet Singh Baaghi said that the dilapidated condition of roads in Jammu and Kashmir is giving tough time to the commuters. The bad condition of roads due to which many accidents take place every year. A poor condition of roads is one of the major causes of road accidents. Though not all accidents are caused by poor roads, however poor roads play quite a significant role in these accidents.
Baaghi added that almost all the interior roads of Baba Ajit Singh Nagar (Ward No. 73) are in dilapidated condition, resulting into most inconvenience to people. The roads leading to Gurudwara Sahib (Baba Ajit Singh Nagar) and other areas of Baba Ajit Singh Nagar (Ward no. 73) in worst condition as they have developed large potholes and the roads of the areas are being neglected for a long time now. It has been years that the condition of roads is bad but authorities are taking no action in this regard. The people of the area are facing a huge inconvenience while traveling on the roads. The road is not fit for even pedestrians to walk. Potholes and bumpy roads are giving a hard time to people and it seems the government is least concerned. The officials of concerned department are not initiating process for the repair of this road. Due to the dilapidated condition of the road and lack of proper drainage system, the commuters are facing problems and the number of road accidents are also on the rise. This problem of poor roads is quite widespread in J&K. Especially during and after the monsoons the roads are badly damaged. Mostly after the monsoons the drains get damaged. Quite frequently these broken drains and uncovered manholes become the causes of the accidents.These accidents can be stopped by making quality roads and timely repair of the broken roads, poor drainage system and insanitary conditions of roads. The condition of the roads has gone from bad to worse in various parts of the JK (UT). It has become a herculean task for motorists, especially two-wheeler riders to commute on these roads.The maintenance of roads is poor. It was the result of a single heavy shower that almost all the roads have developed dangerous potholes, he added.Baaghi, said that the worst condition of roads has made travel miserable and patients being ferried for treatment are the worst victims of this mess. Apart from other trouble, the wear and tear of vehicles has unduly gone up as the suspensions get damaged and also the tyres which burdens the pockets of common man.The bad roads have further damaged the state economy, Baaghi added.Baaghi appealed the concerned authorities in the Union Territory of J&K to immediately repair the roads.
