Aizawl, Oct. 21 -- Mounting frustration over the crumbling condition of Mizoram's highways has prompted transport bodies in Kolasib district to announce a four-day blockade of two crucial routes: the Kawnpui-Sairang stretch of National Highway 306 and NH 06 (Kolasib-Bairabi), beginning 7 am on Thursday.
The protest, spearheaded by the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA) and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of vehicle owners and drivers, is aimed at drawing attention to what they term "deliberate neglect" by both the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the state government.
In a joint statement issued today, the organisations alleged that despite NH 306 being Mizoram's "lifeline," no meaningful repa...