Tag: Local Governance

The Chamber of Commerce delegation met Rajnandgaon’s new SP Ankita Sharma to discuss loading and unloading issues faced by traders in commercial areas. SP Sharma assured prompt action to resolve the concerns and emphasized collaborative coordination for smooth market operations.

Villagers from 40–50 villages in Rajnandgaon have appealed to the Collector, demanding construction of a 1.3 km road that has remained incomplete for nearly two decades. Residents warn of large-scale protest if the issue continues to be ignored.

Development works worth ₹52 lakh in Ward No. 28 and ₹20 lakh in Ward No. 30 were formally launched with bhoomipujan ceremonies led by Mayor Madhusudan Yadav. Funded under the Urban Administration and Development Department with the recommendation of MLA Dr. Raman Singh and MP Santosh Pandey, the projects include construction of community halls, roads, drainage systems, and public platforms aimed at strengthening local infrastructure across both wards.

During the ordinary meeting of the Zila Panchayat held at the district headquarters, Chairperson Kiran Ravindra Vaishnav issued firm directives to departmental officials for the prompt repair and tendering of several long-pending and dilapidated roads across the district. The meeting also saw detailed discussions on stalled infrastructure projects, deteriorating school buildings, and the urgent need for sanitation improvements in rural schools.

As illicit liquor and illegal sand mining surge in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation, Santosh Pille, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government, blaming it for encouraging mafias by providing them political cover and administrative leniency.

Despite being the constituency of former Chief Minister and current Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, road conditions in several parts of Rajnandgaon remain severely neglected. The Raveli–Torankatta road has turned into a nightmare for commuters due to large, dangerous potholes. Other key routes like Singhola–Bhothipar Khurd and Usribod–Shivnath River access roads are in a similarly dilapidated state, prompting growing anger among locals and repeated demands for reconstruction.

In response to the searing heatwave sweeping across Rajnandgaon, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav has taken proactive steps to protect public health, especially that of schoolchildren. His appeal led to the early declaration of summer vacations across schools and a new directive to suspend traffic signals during peak heat hours.