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Ghatkesar residents observe bandh over bridge construction delay

Ghatkesar, Telangana, India · Nov 2, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 2.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Residents protested against an 18-year delay in completing a railway bridge construction project in Ghatkesar.
What they want
They want authorities and the Central government to immediately construct and finish the long-pending railway bridge.
What changed
Nov 2: Ghatkesar residents observed a bandh, keeping shops closed and schools shut to demand the bridge's completion.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Immediate construction and completion of the railway bridge
  • Address public transport and travel difficulties caused by the delay

Organised by: all-party group of leaders and activists

What authorities say

Medchal Congress in-charge Thotakura Vajresh Yadav previously assured local leaders that he would inspect the site and discuss work progress with the contractor.2

The full story

Residents of Ghatkesar observed a one-day bandh to protest against an 18-year delay in building a local railway bridge. The action was supported by traders, educational institutions, vendors, and transport workers, alongside an all-party group of leaders, activists, and residents who participated in a peaceful rally. The unfinished project has disrupted daily travel, closed railway crossings, forced commuters onto longer routes, and halted RTC bus services through the town. Protesters expressed dismay over government and central inaction despite years of agitation and repeated representations. Local leaders previously submitted representations seeking completion by December 2026, pointing to pending work and slow construction progress.

Timeline

  1. Ghatkesar residents observed a bandh with shops closed, schools and colleges declaring a holiday, and a peaceful rally held.12

  2. Local leaders submitted a representation seeking flyover completion by December 2026 and discussed slow construction progress.2

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