HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Sept 21: The Arunachal Pradesh Youth Organisation (APYO) has deferred its proposed indefinite hunger strike over the delay in completion of the four-lane road and flyover project in the Itanagar Capital Complex in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.
APYO, which has earlier staged roadshows, bike rallies, dharnas and press conferences, has alleged loopholes and anomalies in the ongoing construction works that have been underway for the past four years.
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APYO president Kipa Kanam said the organisation has repeatedly drawn the attention of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the State Highway Department and the state government regarding the incomplete works, particularly Package-B of National Highway-415 that connects Naharlagun and Nirjuli.
Kanam informed that Home Minister Mama Natung has taken cognizance of the issue and assured that the matter will be discussed on September 26.
“Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting our state tomorrow, it will be a historic occasion. On the request of Home Minister Mama Natung, we have decided to defer our indefinite hunger strike keeping in view the VVIP visit,” Kanam stated.
He added that APYO only demands timely completion of quality road and flyover projects so that the people of the state can “truly taste the fruits of development.”
The organisation emphasized that it has never aimed to obstruct construction works, but the inordinate delays and faulty construction remain a serious concern.
