Imphal, Sept. 20 -- A voluntary road repair drive has been undertaken along the Wabagai Lamkhai-Sugnu route in Manipur's Kakching district after severe potholes and road damage made the key stretch difficult for daily commuters.

Sarangthem Nirupama, a native of Kakching Khunou Lamaba Leikai and fourth runner-up of Miss Universe India 2025, initiated the repair work in response to concerns over the condition of the road.

The community-led work began between Wapokpi and Korsantabi, with JCB excavators and Tata tippers deployed for the repairs. Meira Paibis and local residents from Korsantabi also joined the effort and helped with the patchwork.

Nirupama said she was motivated to undertake the initiative after learning through social medi...