Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 02 Apr 2021
Ajoy Bairagi, State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has written a letter to Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, requesting him to name Humphrey Strait Creek Bridge between Gandhi Jetty and Uttara Jetty in the name of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
Shri. Ajoy Bairagi in his letter mentioned that the Humphrey Strait Bridge is nearing its completion and the residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be ever grateful to Nitin Gadkari for the gift of the bridge. He further added that the bridge will reduce travel time and will facilitate safe travel during adverse weather conditions.
He added that there is an ever increasing demand from the local population to name the bridge in the name of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as a tribute to the great leader for his exemplary contribution towards changing the society and politics of India.
He requested the Minister to consider accepting the request of the local population.