Dehradun, April 23 -- The coverage of the election campaign in Uttarakhand brought forth not just the achievements the government can lay claim to, but also the many shortcomings in remote areas that would not otherwise appear before the public eye. The lack of road connectivity, in particular, was a major gripe that even led to boycott of the polls at some places. The government claims that this is because of a number of hurdles such as the Forest Act, environmental and other legal issues. It is true that construction and other projects can get held up if the matter has been taken up in the courts by environmentalists and other activists. And, it can be understood that numerous other amenities such as hospitals, schools, water supply schem...