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Begusarai Villagers Protest Bad Roads by Naming Potholes After MLA, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM
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In Begusarai, residents of the Parra‑Sarauna road staged a unique protest, naming potholes after their MLA and MP to highlight the deteriorating road conditions.
On the Parra‑Sarauna stretch of road in Begusarai, villagers expressed their frustration over the road’s poor condition by adopting an unconventional method of protest.
The protest involved labeling several potholes with the names of the local Member of Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament, turning the damaged road into a symbolic critique of political accountability.
Local authorities were notified of the demonstration and a spokesperson from the district administration said that the matter would be reviewed, though no immediate action was announced.
The residents hope that the attention drawn by the naming campaign will prompt faster repairs and better maintenance of the road.
The incident has sparked discussions on social media about the role of elected representatives in addressing infrastructure issues at the grassroots level.
The protest involved labeling several potholes with the names of the local Member of Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament, turning the damaged road into a symbolic critique of political accountability.
Local authorities were notified of the demonstration and a spokesperson from the district administration said that the matter would be reviewed, though no immediate action was announced.
The residents hope that the attention drawn by the naming campaign will prompt faster repairs and better maintenance of the road.
The incident has sparked discussions on social media about the role of elected representatives in addressing infrastructure issues at the grassroots level.