Rajganj, 28th December: MLA Khageswar Roy on Sunday laid the foundation for a new road under Shikarpur Gram Panchayat in Rajganj block, fulfilling a long-standing demand of local residents for improved connectivity.
The road will extend from Niranjan Roy’s house in Sonarbari to Krishna Chura More, passing through Margivita and connecting to the Gate Bazaar PWD Road, covering a total length of approximately 2.5 kilometers. The project will be constructed with financial assistance from the Panchayat and Rural Development Department of the West Bengal government.
The foundation-laying ceremony saw the presence of Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad Karmadhyaksha Ranbir Majumdar, Shikarpur Gram Panchayat Pradhan Prabha Kujur, Anita Roy, Narayan Basak, along with several other public representatives and local residents.
The new road aims to facilitate smoother travel and improve accessibility in the area.