Through this letter, I wish to draw the attention of the Power Minister and the concerned authorities to the hardships faced by the residents of Majorda, especially Calata. Despite the underground power supply cable being laid and connected, there has been no improvement in electricity supply. In fact, the situation has worsened. We face more than ten power cuts daily, accompanied by severe voltage fluctuations. The common excuse given when we contact the Majorda electricity department is, “The main line is gone.”
Adding to our woes are the terrible roads. The roads, dug up just before the monsoon to lay cables, have been left in a dangerous state with potholes filled with rainwater. It is difficult to gauge where the potholes lie, making driving and riding unsafe. This violates the rule that roads should not be dug up two months prior to the monsoons.
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Further, when roadside grass is cut, it is left strewn across the road, making it slippery for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders during rains. Such negligence only increases the risk of accidents.
Ironically, while traffic police near the underground bridge are quick to penalize riders for not wearing helmets—a law we all agree must be followed—authorities overlook the fact that citizens are also entitled to smooth, safe roads. Ensuring proper infrastructure is equally a matter of law and public safety.
It is high time the concerned departments address both the erratic power supply and the deplorable road conditions in Majorda. Residents deserve better.
