As I navigate Dimapur’s potholed streets, Psalm 119:105 resonates deeply: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Alas, our roads desperately need illumination – beyond spiritual guidance.
Dimapur, Nagaland’s commercial hub, bears the shameful distinction of neglected roads. Perpetual disrepair mocks progress. Are we building a highway to heaven or a road to ruin?
Temporary repairs, like Band-Aids on bullet wounds, barely last a month. This Sisyphean task crushes hopes. Commuters, including pregnant women en route to hospitals, endure bone-jarring rides. Middle-class families face financial strain from frequent car repairs due to poor roads and drainage.
Meanwhile, well-heeled ministers travel comfortably, insulated from our plight.
As Christmas approaches, I implore authorities to address this pressing issue. Let’s offer visitors a smooth ride, symbolizing our hospitality.
To our leaders, I ask: Must we choose between divine intervention and demanding basic infrastructure?
I urge you to:
- Invest in durable road construction
- Enhance drainage systems
- Prioritize commuter safety
- Allocate sufficient maintenance funds
Proverbs 29:4 reminds us, “By justice a king gives stability to the land.” Let’s strive for stability, starting with our roads.
In conclusion, I reiterate Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” May our leaders find guidance in these words, illuminating the path to better roads, infrastructure, and a brighter Dimapur future.
Chon Patton, YNWA.
A concerned citizen of Dimapur.