1. Sikkim MP Hishey Lachungpa addresses Lachen’s connectivity crisis with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
2. The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) struck over four months ago, severing essential road links to Lachen.
3. Lachungpa emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to restore connectivity and alleviate the hardships faced by Lachen residents.
Gangtok, Feb 06: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Hishey Lachungpa has raised concerns about the ongoing connectivity crisis in Lachen, North Sikkim, during a meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Lachungpa highlighted the severe disruption caused by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) over four months ago, which left Lachen isolated from vital road links. Despite the passage of time, the region remains cut off, impacting civilian life and military operations.
The appeal underscores the urgent need to restore connectivity from Chungthang to Lachen, emphasizing the challenges faced by residents and the Indian Army stationed in the area.
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Distressing incidents, such as the need to airlift a deceased villager for burial rites from Siliguri Hospital, highlight the gravity of the situation and the immediate action required.
Lachungpa expressed concern over the slow progress made by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in restoring the National Highway from Chungthang to Lachen and called for increased efficiency and dedication from the organization.
In response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured his commitment to prioritize the matter and indicated a willingness to pursue the issue with urgency and diligence.
