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Villagers of Nayavasi, Gangasagar Threaten to Boycott Elections Over Unrepaired Road
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:33 PM
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Residents of Nayavasi village in Gangasagar have warned they will stay away from voting unless the long‑standing road problem is addressed.
The people of Nayavasi, a village in the Gangasagar area of West Bengal, have announced they may boycott the upcoming elections if the deteriorating road that connects their hamlet to nearby towns is not repaired.
Villagers say the road has been in poor condition for months, hampering daily commutes, school attendance and transport of agricultural produce. Repeated appeals to local authorities have, according to residents, yielded no concrete action, deepening frustration ahead of the polls.
Local officials have acknowledged the complaints and indicated that a survey of the road is planned, but no timeline has been provided. The threatened boycott could affect voter turnout in the constituency, where the election is scheduled within weeks.
Election officials have urged all citizens to exercise their franchise, emphasizing that any disruption would be a loss to democratic participation. The situation remains under close watch as the deadline for voting approaches.
Villagers say the road has been in poor condition for months, hampering daily commutes, school attendance and transport of agricultural produce. Repeated appeals to local authorities have, according to residents, yielded no concrete action, deepening frustration ahead of the polls.
Local officials have acknowledged the complaints and indicated that a survey of the road is planned, but no timeline has been provided. The threatened boycott could affect voter turnout in the constituency, where the election is scheduled within weeks.
Election officials have urged all citizens to exercise their franchise, emphasizing that any disruption would be a loss to democratic participation. The situation remains under close watch as the deadline for voting approaches.