Guwahati, July 27 -- Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday voiced strong concern over the worsening road and rail connectivity in Barak Valley and pledged to raise the issue during the current session of Parliament.

Speaking to the media in Hailakandi, Gogoi criticized the deteriorating infrastructure across the three Barak Valley districts, Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi in Assam, and accused the government of neglecting the region's nearly 50 lakh residents.

"The state of road connectivity in Barak Valley is alarming," Gogoi said. "We will place a formal representation in Parliament and urge Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to take immediate action."

Gogoi drew particular attention to National Highwa...