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In Odisha's Kandhamal district, residents of at least six villages find themselves precariously relying on makeshift wooden bridges to navigate their daily lives. This situation has been ongoing, exacerbated by what villagers describe as administrative indifference. Often, promises made by local leaders and ministers during elections remain unfulfilled, leaving residents disillusioned.
Without proper roads or sturdy bridges, villagers must cross a shaky wooden bridge, composed of planks, spanning the Madiapa River. The bridge's instability is a significant concern for both pedestrians and vehicles. During the monsoon rains, the ...