Ankle-Deep Mud at South 24 Parganas Jetty: Commuters Suffer, MLA Proposes Floating Jetty

• Commuters at Radharani Pur Jetty Ghat in South 24 Parganas face ankle-deep mud to board boats during low tide, a long-standing issue due to lack of maintenance.
• The jetty, located in Jyotishpur Gram Panchayat, Basanti Block, serves 10-15 thousand daily passengers connecting to Gosaba's Amlamethi, Bali 1, and Bali 2 Panchayats.
• Low tide also causes boats to get stuck on sandbars in the Bidyadhari River, leading to panic among passengers.
• Basanti MLA visited the site, acknowledging public demand for a high-quality jetty, and proposed a floating jetty to Transport Minister Snehashish Chakraborty.
• The MLA stated the minister has consented, and funds are expected soon, with the public awaiting action before upcoming elections.

Why It Matters: South 24 Parganas commuters endure mud and boat issues; MLA proposes floating jetty solution.