Cracks that emerged on the Boscowadi Road in Babanpada, Gorai, barely a month after completion, are now being fixed after villagers raised their voices against the substandard work undertaken by the contractor. The road, approximately a kilometre long, was built between October 1, 2024, and May 25, 2025.

On June 8, locals informed Godfrey Pimenta, an advocate, trustee of the Watchdog Foundation and an advisor to the Gorai Villagers Welfare Association, who brought the matter to the attention of the BMC commissioner on June 9.  The following day, repair work on the 1 km stretch of the road began.

Pimenta said, “This is what happens when residents come together and raise their voices. The road was repaired because people stood up for what they pay taxes for. Roads are supposed to last for 20 to 25 years. Cracks showing up in one month are unacceptable.” “Cracks had appeared at multiple spots. Some have already been attended to, while in other cases, the portion of road with cracks has been dug up to re-lay new concrete,” he added.