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Protesters Block NH-53 in Odisha’s Jajpur, Demand Bridge Construction and Highway Expansion

Hundreds of protesters, including students and members of various social organisations under the banner of Sachetan Nagarika Manch (SNM), staged a road blockade on NH-53 near Kabatabandha village in Jajpur district on Monday.

The demonstrators demanded the construction of a second bridge over the Brahmani River and the expedited completion of the highway’s four-lane expansion between Chandikhole and Duburi.

Protesters expressed concerns about frequent accidents caused by the delay in the project and called for the intervention of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to resolve the issue promptly. Traffic disruptions were reported in the area due to the blockade.

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