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Rights Committee marches to Arunachal PWD office, threatens hunger strike over bad roads
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
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The Public Rights Committee staged a foot march to the Public Works Department office in Arunachal Pradesh, demanding urgent road repairs and warning of a hunger strike if action is not taken.
A group of citizens organized under the Public Rights Committee walked to the Public Works Department (PWD) office in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, protesting the deteriorating condition of local roads. The march highlighted several stretches that residents say have become unsafe for commuters and transport vehicles.
Committee members presented a list of problem areas to PWD officials, urging immediate repair work and better maintenance. They warned that if the department fails to address the issues promptly, the group will commence a hunger strike to draw further attention to the crisis.
Local authorities have not yet responded publicly to the protest, but the PWD has previously cited budget constraints as a challenge for road upkeep in the hilly terrain of the state. The committee’s action underscores growing frustration among residents over infrastructure neglect.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants carrying placards and chanting slogans calling for swift government action. Observers note that such civic mobilizations are becoming more common in the region as citizens seek accountability for public services.
The situation will be monitored closely, with the possibility of the hunger strike adding pressure on state officials to allocate resources for road repairs.
Committee members presented a list of problem areas to PWD officials, urging immediate repair work and better maintenance. They warned that if the department fails to address the issues promptly, the group will commence a hunger strike to draw further attention to the crisis.
Local authorities have not yet responded publicly to the protest, but the PWD has previously cited budget constraints as a challenge for road upkeep in the hilly terrain of the state. The committee’s action underscores growing frustration among residents over infrastructure neglect.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants carrying placards and chanting slogans calling for swift government action. Observers note that such civic mobilizations are becoming more common in the region as citizens seek accountability for public services.
The situation will be monitored closely, with the possibility of the hunger strike adding pressure on state officials to allocate resources for road repairs.