Staff Reporter

Shillong, May 9: NPP legislator from Sutnga-Saipung Santa Mary Shylla conducted an inspection on the progress of the ongoing projects that include the border haat at Huroi village and the construction of the Sonapur-Borghat road under the NERSDS connecting Shymplong, Borsara, Lejri, Lahalein, Huroi and Hingaria village.

The two projects were sanctioned by the government last year and the foundation stone was laid by deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong.

The MLA was accompanied by officials from the Deputy Commissioner’s Officer, East Jaintia Hills District Commerce & Industries Centre, PWD(R) NEC Division Khliehriat, concerned contractor and JAC Adviser Kynjaimon Amse.

After the inspection, Shylla has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the two projects and hopes that the work will be completed within a fixed span of time. Once completed, it will be a great boon for the people particularly the road given the fact that the people have never got good roads.

The purpose of the visit is to reassure the border population that the government is with them and that the two projects are not just an election stunt as alleged by some people.

The MLA also interacted with the village elders and people and assured all possible cooperation and also to take up the issue of electricity and mobile tower connectivity with the government.

Shylla understands the problem of the border population with regard to the road issue but given the fact that the road is under construction some kind of problem is bound to happen.

She however requested the people to be patient and cooperate with the contractor for speedy completion of the road project because it’s a just matter of time that the road will be completed, then the problem would be resolved completely.

The MLA has also directed the PWD department and the contractor to assist the people in clearing the road in case of blockage during the rainy season. The MLA has also requested the concerned department to conduct a periodic review of the progress of the two projects.

The MLA also interacted with the BSF official and also the members of the KSU Huroi unit. MLA has assured to take up the concern of the KSU with the higher authorities.