Sagardighi Road Corruption: Residents Halt Work Over Substandard Materials

• Residents of Maliadanga village, Sagardighi, Murshidabad, halted construction of an 800-meter Pathashree road due to alleged extreme corruption and substandard materials.
• The project, under Murshidabad Zilla Parishad, has a budget of 38 lakh 37 thousand 542 rupees.
• Villagers claim specified cement is not used and casting lacks required thickness, fearing the road will deteriorate quickly, especially with monsoon approaching.
• The contractor allegedly refused to address complaints and failed to produce the work schedule despite repeated requests.
• Sabhadhipati of Murshidabad Zilla Parishad assured quick resolution and construction according to rules, as villagers waited 20 years for this road.