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Sikkim BJP Calls for Realignment of Pakyong-Barapathing Highway
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🗓 15 Jul 2026, 11:04 AM
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The Sikkim Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded that the state government realign the Pakyong-Barapathing highway to improve safety and connectivity.
The Sikkim Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally requested the state government to realign the Pakyong-Barapathing highway, citing concerns over road safety and traffic congestion. The party argues that the current alignment is inadequate for the increasing vehicular load and poses risks to commuters.
In a press statement, BJP leaders highlighted that the existing stretch is prone to landslides and has limited capacity for emergency vehicles. They urged the state’s Public Works Department to conduct a comprehensive survey and propose a safer, wider alignment.
The demand comes amid growing traffic between the district headquarters of Pakyong and the neighboring town of Barapathing. Local residents and transport operators have long advocated for road improvements to facilitate smoother travel and support regional economic activity.
The state government has acknowledged the issue and said it will review the proposal. No definitive timeline has been announced for any construction work.
The BJP’s call reflects broader concerns about infrastructure development in Sikkim, where mountainous terrain often complicates road construction and maintenance.
In a press statement, BJP leaders highlighted that the existing stretch is prone to landslides and has limited capacity for emergency vehicles. They urged the state’s Public Works Department to conduct a comprehensive survey and propose a safer, wider alignment.
The demand comes amid growing traffic between the district headquarters of Pakyong and the neighboring town of Barapathing. Local residents and transport operators have long advocated for road improvements to facilitate smoother travel and support regional economic activity.
The state government has acknowledged the issue and said it will review the proposal. No definitive timeline has been announced for any construction work.
The BJP’s call reflects broader concerns about infrastructure development in Sikkim, where mountainous terrain often complicates road construction and maintenance.