Gangtok, June 5: A delegation of the Sikkim unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party met Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta during his official visit to the state and submitted a memorandum highlighting several critical road infrastructure issues affecting Sikkim.
The delegation was led by BJP Sikkim State Secretary Bijoy Prasad Subba and included District President Digum Limboo along with other party leaders.
During the meeting, the delegation sought urgent intervention to address long-pending connectivity challenges across the state. Among the key concerns raised were delays in the construction of the Ravangla-Geyzing Highway, the condition of the Legship-Geyzing road stretch, the need for immediate restoration of roads in North Sikkim and the deteriorating condition of the Singtam-Dikchu Highway.
The BJP leaders informed the minister that poor road conditions and delays in restoration work have adversely affected daily life, tourism activities and the movement of essential goods. They also noted that connectivity issues pose challenges for defence logistics and strategic transportation in the border state.
The delegation expressed particular concern over works being carried out on the Singtam-Dikchu Highway, alleging that construction activities during the monsoon season had made sections of the road nearly unusable. They further pointed to shortcomings in the Detailed Project Report and implementation process, which they claimed had complicated the highway upgradation project and increased inconvenience for commuters.
Another major issue highlighted was the recurring disruption of National Highway 10, the state’s principal road link with the rest of India. The delegation urged the Ministry to develop long-term solutions to address frequent landslides and monsoon-related damage that often disrupt connectivity.
The BJP leaders also called for timely road upgradation, restoration of damaged stretches in North Sikkim, back-cutting works during the dry season and infrastructure planning better suited to the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
Responding to the memorandum, Ajay Tamta assured the delegation that the concerns raised would be examined. The party leaders thanked the minister for giving a patient hearing and for assuring attention to the infrastructure challenges confronting the state.
The meeting comes amid growing public concern over road connectivity in Sikkim, where transportation infrastructure remains crucial for tourism, economic activity and strategic mobility.
