Finding the Alternative

Leader writer: Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh Demolition and dissembling work of the old Sanjengthong has already started for the construction of a newer version – a four lane bridge at the

Leader writer: Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh

Demolition and dissembling work of the old Sanjengthong has already started for the construction of a newer version – a four lane bridge at the present site. The decision to construct the newer version of the 50 year old Sanjengthong was necessitated by the ever growing vehicle population of the state. The bridge acted as the main connect point between the twin districts of the state. Traffic along such a vital connect point had become a nightmare during the morning and evening rush hours. Although, there are other bridges crossing the Imphal River connecting the two districts, most commuters between the two districts take the Sanjenthong route due to its central and strategic location. Taking up such an essential and vital project requires proper beforehand planning. The planning should not only be about the designs of the structure or setting a deadline for its completion, but should include certain aspects, including how the project could affect the public. And in the present case it should be finding alternative routes for the commuters. Any developmental work or project aimed at the welfare of the public should be preceded by proper monitoring and evaluation of the available options and alternatives. However, this seems to be totally absent from the scheme of things. The present attempt reeks of a government’s lack of imagination and understanding of the plight of the people. An inevitable consequence of such lack of vision can only result in the defeat of the very main purpose of the project which is the welfare of the public.

The government’s complete lack of vision and imagination in undertaking the project is quite obvious from various consequences. Other than the unprecedented traffic congestion witnessed, the closure of Sanjengthong has also tagged along several other issues. The period from March to July is considered as the season of wildfires, as the state experiences a dry spell accompanied by strong winds during this period. In such a situation, any eventuality of a fire, anywhere on the eastern side of the Imphal River could end disastrously. First, the state Fire Service is headquartered in Imphal West; second, Imphal East has no fire service station of its own; third the closing down of the all-important bridge has only brought a more unmanageable traffic chaos on the city roads- in such a circumstance, it is anybody’s guess that any incident of fire in Imphal East could only end on a disastrous note. In the absence of a proper alternative, it would be next to impossible for the fire tenders to reach in time at any spot in Imphal East during any eventuality. The government and its concerned authorities are appealed to install a few fire tenders and firemen at the office complex of the Imphal East SP, so that any eventuality in the district could be attended to without much delay, before the main team from their headquarter arrives at the spot. Now another argument is whether Minuthong can accommodate the increase in vehicular traffic until the new Sanjenthong is inaugurated. As the new bridge is constructed, the government has identified Minuthong and another newly constructed Thumbuthong to bear the major brunt of the vehicular traffic. However, the question is can Minuthong bear the added load until the new Sanjenthong is completed? Although the government has already announced that work would be taken up on a war footing to complete the construction of the bridge within a year’s time, considering the previous records of the state government, there is every possibility of the bridge’s completion period getting extended.
While the project was undertaken with utmost consideration of the welfare of the public, a little lacklustre planning has invited much wrath from the public. The public’s main contention being that the government has failed to consider an alternative before taking up the project.  

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President attended the 14th Convocation of Manipur University – TwoCircles.net

President attended the 14th Convocation of Manipur UniversityTwoCircles.netImphal: President of India Pranab Mukherjee attended the 14th Convocation of Manipur University (MU) on April 29, 2014 at the Centenary Hall of the University at Canchipur, Imph…

President attended the 14th Convocation of Manipur University
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Imphal: President of India Pranab Mukherjee attended the 14th Convocation of Manipur University (MU) on April 29, 2014 at the Centenary Hall of the University at Canchipur, Imphal. The President shared the dias with Governor of Manipur V.K. Duggal, …

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Manipur governor visits Babupara mosque – The Hindu

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Manipur governor visits Babupara mosque
The Hindu
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Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dances – Business Standard

Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dancesBusiness StandardManipur has a rich heritage of art forms. To promote and preserve them, a Thang-ta, a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur, and folk dance traini…

Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dances
Business Standard
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Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dances – ANINEWS

Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dancesANINEWSImphal, May 2 (ANI): Manipur has a rich heritage of art forms. To promote and preserve them, a Thang-ta, a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur, and folk d…

Manipur youngsters impart training in Thang-ta and folk dances
ANINEWS
Imphal, May 2 (ANI): Manipur has a rich heritage of art forms. To promote and preserve them, a Thang-ta, a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur, and folk dance training program, with the aim of imparting self defense

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Manipur PSC Admit Card 2014 Section Officer Hall Ticket MPSC – Toooli

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Manipur PSC Admit Card 2014 Section Officer Hall Ticket MPSC
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Recommendation to repeal AFSPA hailed

Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and UN has lauded the UN Special Rapporteur, Rashida Manjoo’s recommendation to the Govt of India for repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 Source The Sangai Express

Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and UN has lauded the UN Special Rapporteur, Rashida Manjoo’s recommendation to the Govt of India for repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 Source The Sangai Express

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Chakka bandh

As the Govt reportedly failed to respond to an ultimatum served on April 17, several Tamenglong based bodies have decided to impose indefinite chakka bandh along NH 37 in the district from midnight of May 7 Source The Sangai Express

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Shabby treatment of CM and others at MU State Govt seeks explanation

In the light of the general perception that State Govt dignitaries particularly the CM, lady CM, Dy CM and even the Education Minister were given a shabby treatment during the President of India’s visit to MU to attend the 14th Convocation and Special …

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CEO asked to report on complaints

Based on the complaints lodged by CPI and BJP alleging involvement of Congress party workers in electoral malpractices the Election Commission of India ECI has reportedly directed the CEO Manipur to file a detailed report on the matter within three d…

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Potable water shortage grips Loktak islet

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INC candidate monitoring booths in Inner PC Tell tale clippings on YouTube

In a startling expose’, a video recording of about 4 5 minutes, available on You Tube, INC candidate in the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and sitting MP Dr T Meinya is seen spending hours at polling booth number 17 7 at Khonghampat High Scho…

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Moderate to high turnout in Round 7 of LS polls

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Manipur HC defers hearing on killing of three youths – Press Trust of India

Manipur HC defers hearing on killing of three youthsPress Trust of IndiaImphal, May 1 (PTI) The Manipur High Court which was to begin hearing into the killing of three young men allegedly by personnel of 3 corp in 2010 when the present vice-chief of th…

Manipur HC defers hearing on killing of three youths
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Imphal, May 1 (PTI) The Manipur High Court which was to begin hearing into the killing of three young men allegedly by personnel of 3 corp in 2010 when the present vice-chief of the Army Staff Lt General Dalbir Dingh Suhah was its GOC, has deferred the …

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Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries – E-Pao.net

Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th CenturiesE-Pao.netFurther, in the reign of Paikhomba (1666-1697A.D.), 37 Muslim travellers including Sunarphool, the prince of Makak, Miliya Sheikh, traveller and religious man from Lukh…

Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries
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Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries – E-Pao.net

Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th CenturiesE-Pao.netFurther, in the reign of Paikhomba (1666-1697A.D.), 37 Muslim travellers including Sunarphool, the prince of Makak, Miliya Sheikh, traveller and religious man from Lukh…

Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries
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Further, in the reign of Paikhomba (1666-1697A.D.), 37 Muslim travellers including Sunarphool, the prince of Makak, Miliya Sheikh, traveller and religious man from Lukhiyaphool, Phuleicha Sandulla Sheikh, Leithou, Sheikh Jali etc. arrived in Manipur

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