Nityananda Volakadu’s Unique ‘Urulu Seve’ Protest Demanding Repair of Malpe-Teerthalli NH
Udupi: The potholes in Malpe-Teerthalli road in Manipal cause severe inconvenience to the commuters and patients who travel to Manipal, while the action taken by the authorities to repair the road seems to be in vain. Social activist Nithyananda Volakadu who had protested by swimming in the potholes also protested today in a similar manner by crawling (Urulu Seve) on the damaged road.
A patient in a stretcher was portrayed as part of the protest. Nithyananda Volakadu also crawled on the road. He was supported by auto rickshaw drivers who shouted slogans against the authorities demanding the repair of the damaged road.
Later speaking to media persons Nithyananda Volakadu said that earlier a similar protest was held urging the authorities to repair the road. The authorities later repaired the damaged road. The dusty road has been now has been causing severe inconvenience and health issues to the people. Even though the MP and Ministers move on the same road they have turned a blind eye to the condition of the road. Manipal is known as an international hub and people have been appealing to repair the damaged road. The authorities are coming up with temporary repairs. Students of different states and countries come to Manipal to pursue their education. Manipal is also known as a health hub. People from all over the world come for treatment to Manipal. The dust on the road has caused breathing problems to many people. Authorities should soon address the issue, he added.
It is surprising that despite of Udupi District people having appointed District In-Charge, Mr. Pramod Madhvaraj – no action on concretising the roads in Manipal for a permanent solution to pot holes and bad roads during monsoon is implemented. Every monsoon one has to experience the same state of bad roads in Manipal – full of large pot holes, that are so hazardous to drivers of 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers. The Traffic Dept, and the DC Office are all in the same vicinity, and the people in authority there, they too do nothing to highlight and alleviate the situation. It looks… Read more »