Murshidabad: Sagardighi Villagers Protest Severe Corruption in Substandard Road Construction
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Sagardighi Road Corruption: Residents Halt Work Over Substandard Materials
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News18•16-03-2026, 16:20
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.