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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Mar 23: Congress committees of Mangaluru south constituency, Valencia and Kankanady B wards on Thursday March 23 staged a strong protest against slow pace of flyover work at Pumpwell and other development works in the city.

Expressing his dismay on the speed of work at Pumpwell flyover, Ujjodi underpass, service roads and drainages, Dakshina Kannada interim Congress president Ibrahim Kodijal said, "The four-lane work on national highway 66 which began in 2009 is still going on. The delay in the construction is causing trouble to commuters with cement and other things lying on either side of the road. The highway authority should take immediate action and complete the work."

Corporator Asha D'Silva said, "This delay in work not only creates problems for commuters, but also poses serious health risks due to pollution."

Balakrishna Shetty, president, Congress committee south constituency, informed that the protesters would submit a memorandum to the deputy commissioner regarding the slow pace of work. He also thanked the locals for their support to the protest.

Youth Congress leader Ashith Pereira, Seva Dal president Ashraf, Mary D'Souza and others were present.