New Delhi, July 24 -- Lok Sabha MP from Sikkim, Indra Hang Subba, on Thursday, met the Director General of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at the organisation's headquarters in New Delhi to discuss critical road infrastructure issues concerning the state of Sikkim, according to an official statement.

The discussion focused on the strategic and logistical challenges associated with road construction and maintenance in North Sikkim, particularly the vital connectivity between Gangtok and Zeema via Chungthang and Lachen. Emphasis was laid on the urgent need to ensure the maintenance of the existing route to guarantee year-round access, as well as the construction of an alternative highway to enhance long-term connectivity and resilience...