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Politics
Congress activists sow rice in potholes on Aliganj road, demand urgent repairs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:18 PM
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On Sunday, Congress workers filled water‑logged potholes on the Navada‑Sikandra main road at Aliganj market with rice seedlings to highlight the road’s dilapidated condition.
Congress party volunteers staged an unusual demonstration on Sunday at the Aliganj market, part of the Navada‑Sikandra main road in Bihar. They planted rice seedlings directly into the water‑filled potholes that have long plagued commuters.
The stretch of road has been described as a "rice field" by locals, with deep depressions collecting rainwater and turning the lane into a muddy track. Motorists and pedestrians have repeatedly complained of vehicle damage and safety hazards.
By sowing rice, the activists aimed to draw the attention of the state government and the Public Works Department to the urgent need for repairs. They warned that continued neglect could trigger a larger protest movement.
As of the time of reporting, officials had not announced any concrete plan to address the road’s deterioration, leaving the protestors to continue their symbolic act as a call for immediate action.
The stretch of road has been described as a "rice field" by locals, with deep depressions collecting rainwater and turning the lane into a muddy track. Motorists and pedestrians have repeatedly complained of vehicle damage and safety hazards.
By sowing rice, the activists aimed to draw the attention of the state government and the Public Works Department to the urgent need for repairs. They warned that continued neglect could trigger a larger protest movement.
As of the time of reporting, officials had not announced any concrete plan to address the road’s deterioration, leaving the protestors to continue their symbolic act as a call for immediate action.