Union Minister Chirag Paswan Advocates for Urgent Reconstruction of Ara's Dilapidated Overbridge
In a significant development for the residents of Ara, a ray of hope has emerged for the reconstruction of the severely dilapidated eastern overbridge at the Ara Bazaar Samiti. On Friday, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan took decisive action by writing a formal letter to Bihar's Road Construction Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, urging the earliest commencement of reconstruction work on this critical infrastructure.
Swift Response to Local Concerns
State General Secretary of the youth wing of the LJP (Ram Vilas), Prashant Singh Chandel, highlighted the swift response from the Union minister. He stated, "During my meeting with Union Minister Chirag Paswan last week, I brought to his attention the precarious condition of the eastern overbridge near the Bazaar Samiti in Ara. Acting promptly on my request, the minister has written to the Bihar road construction minister, emphasizing the need to start reconstruction work at the earliest to benefit thousands of daily commuters."
Details from the Official Letter
In the letter dated February 27, Chirag Paswan detailed the urgent need for intervention. He wrote, "The eastern overbridge at Ara Bazaar Samiti is in a state of severe disrepair, causing extreme inconvenience for students, traders, and residents of Ara. This overbridge is essential for the daily commute of local residents, but its dilapidated condition poses grave safety hazards. The reconstruction will immensely aid the residents of Ara by improving transportation ease and ensuring public safety."
The letter underscores the critical role this infrastructure plays in the daily lives of Ara's populace, stressing that immediate action is necessary to prevent accidents and enhance mobility in the area.
Background on the Journalist
This report is based on information from Praveen Ranjan, a journalist associated with The Times of India for over nine years since April 2016. Ranjan covers a wide range of news in Bhojpur district, Bihar, including crime, court judgments, politics, and social issues. He is particularly known for highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities, such as the Musahar community, and the efforts of individuals working for their upliftment. His work has been acknowledged by a Padma Shri awardee from Bhojpur district, who appreciated articles that brought national recognition to noble initiatives for community development.
