Roads in Curchorem have remained in a deplorable state for more than 3.5 years, causing significant inconvenience to residents and contributing to numerous accidents, many of which have led to hospitalizations. The situation worsens during the rainy season, making travel extremely hazardous.
Despite rainfall having subsided, contractors responsible for underground sewerage work have yet to repair the damaged roads. Large potholes and loose stones have made commuting especially dangerous for bikers, with several reports of vehicle damage and accidents.
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Today, Balkrishna Hodarkar, Councillor of the Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council, visited the affected sites, highlighting the poor road conditions to the media and expressing strong concern over the substandard and unplanned work in the area.
Councillor Hodarkar issued a stern warning to authorities, stating that if repair and patchwork are not initiated within the next 15 days, he will undertake a one-day Anshan (hunger strike) to demand immediate government action.
