Villagers in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, are expressing outrage over the poor quality of road repairs, which they demonstrated by easily digging up the road by hand, a video of which has gone viral on social media.
In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, residents of the village of Barmain have become increasingly frustrated with the shoddy repair work being done on a 6-kilometer stretch of road between Barmain and Kakarbai. According to the villagers, the road repairs, which have reportedly cost millions, are of such poor quality that they can easily dig up the road using their hands. This shocking display caught on video has gone viral, raising questions about the quality of work being executed by the contractors involved.
The villagers have accused the contractors of failing to use the proper materials for the repairs, claiming that substandard materials, including mud and cow dung, are being used instead of appropriate construction materials. They assert that the road is being built without adequate oversight and that cleanliness standards are not being met. This situation has not only led to safety concerns for the locals but has also sparked discussions about accountability in government contracts related to public infrastructure.
As the video of the villagers' protest circulates on social media, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing issues with infrastructure projects in India, particularly in rural areas. The villagers insist that their anger is not directed at the contractors personally but at the systemic failures that allow such poor quality work to occur. The situation may prompt local authorities to investigate the matter further and ensure that standards are upheld in future construction projects.
