Assam: Dilapidated wooden bridge in Bajali's Amdah Jamguri causes severe hardship to locals

Residents of Amdah Jamguri area under the Bajali constituency are facing serious difficulties due to a dilapidated wooden bridge constructed over the Turkuni Jaan (stream). 

The ageing structure has become a major cause of concern for villagers, disrupting daily movement and posing safety risks, especially during the monsoon season.

Locals said the wooden bridge over the Turkunijan has remained in a fragile condition for years, forcing people to cross it at great personal risk. 

They alleged that despite repeated appeals, no concrete steps have been taken to replace the bridge with a permanent structure. The situation has led to prolonged hardship for residents, including students, elderly people and patients who depend on the bridge for access to essential services.

Criticising the broader development narrative, residents remarked that construction of multiple flyovers in Guwahati does not reflect comprehensive development when rural areas continue to lack basic infrastructure such as safe bridges. They said the neglect of interior regions highlights an imbalance in development priorities.

Congress leader Deep Bayan visited the area and expressed solidarity with the affected residents, acknowledging their long-standing suffering due to the absence of a proper bridge. He said the problem has persisted for several years and called it unacceptable that villagers are still forced to rely on a crumbling wooden structure.

Responding to questions from the media, Bayan urged the authorities to take immediate steps to construct a new and durable bridge at the site. He stressed that timely intervention is essential to ensure the safety of the people and to address the genuine infrastructural needs of the Bajali constituency.