PANAJI
The Atal Setu, which was inaugurated in 2019 at the whopping cost of Rs 1,400 crore, has been closed for maintenance within two years. The BJP, which claims itself to be the party of development, is nothing but an epitome of corruption, alleged AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre, in a press release on Monday.
"The Atal Setu arm from Merces circle has been closed for vehicular traffic from the last 100 days to undertake work of overlaying and hot mixing from Merces circle to KTC bus stand. It was closed three months back, and people of Goa have been told that the bridge is closed only for 100 days. The 100 days have passed but there is no sight of completion of the work", Mhambre added.
He further said, "The showers of November have created potholes on the roads which are dangerous for the commuters. Since the third bridge across River Mandovi was thrown open for vehicular traffic in 2019, every monsoon, potholes have appeared on the bridge making it difficult for motorists to drive. Earlier, media reports revealed that the main reason for the situation was the hurry in inaugurating the bridge. There was no proper curing period and that is why the tar is giving way".
"The corruption is evident on every occasion and in every project of the government done in the state. In the name of events as well they are spending crores of rupees. A government should work for the citizen and should be able to provide basic facilities but here it is busy with event management", said Mhambre.
