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Villagers let down by politicos demand road development ahead of polls

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Belthangadi: Politicos on vote hunt were in for a rude shock during campaign trail this time as villagers under Kuvettu Gram Panchayat (GP) limits demanded execution of pending road works before casting ballot.

Neglected repeatedly over the years, the villagers have put up a small banner sending a clear message to the politicos-“Road first, votes later”, clearly indicating that road development/repair works must be carried out before seeking votes.

The 2-km stretch between Maddadka-Palike Hosamane under Kuvettu GP limits has been left without asphalting barring 100 meters for several years. During rainy season, their woes multiply as the potholed road gets filled with water and turns slippery, endangering the lives of road users. Due to poor drainage system, the road gets inundated making travel impossible.

Despite repeated pleas to local GP and department officials for development of the road none has bothered to look into the issue. Hopes of development rekindled seven months ago when a road contractor delivered jelly stones to develop the stretch. Villagers then demanded laying a new road instead of repairs. Bitter rivalry between political parties and fight among local leaders for one-upmanship ruined their chances. Finally, the same contractor transported the jelly stones to execute some other works, leaving the villagers high and dry.

Just before the announcement of poll dates, there were rumours of releasing Rs 1 Lakh to repair the stretch. Once the model code of conduct came into force, hopes of repair vanished in thin air.

With all options running out, now the villagers have demanded politicos to repair the road before seeking votes.

Astute politicos may avoid travelling in that stretch to avoid irate villagers than the pot-holed roads!

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