The family of Dandiram Bharali, Majuli's sole martyr from the 1983 Assam Movement, has renewed its appeal for basic road connectivity as Assam marked Martyrs' Day on Wednesday. Despite his sacrifice being among the 855 activists who died during the historic movement, his family remains cut off from essential services due to the absence of a motorable road to their residence.

The Bharali family home can only be reached through waterlogged, muddy tracks cutting through paddy fields. Apart from emergency ambulances under the 108 service, even motorcycles cannot access the area, creating severe hardships for daily life. A school-age child in the household frequently misses classes and examinations owing to the poor road conditions.

Nagen Chandra Bharali, the late activist's brother, said: "D

See Full Page