MLA Dahiya lays foundation stone for ₹1.12 Cr road project
Ferozepur, March 22: Fulfilling a key election promise, MLA Rajneesh Dahiya laid the foundation stone for a new road to be constructed from village Ittanwali to Karmuwala at a cost of ₹1.12 crore. The road, approximately 3 kilometres in length, will be built for the first time since Independence.
The project is expected to benefit around 7–8 nearby villages by improving connectivity and easing transportation. It will provide a convenient link for commuters traveling between the Ferozeshah–Moga Road (National Highway) and the Zira–Amritsar State Highway, thereby reducing travel time and economic burden on the public.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Dahiya said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government is committed to overall development and has fulfilled several promises made to the people within four years. He highlighted welfare initiatives, including zero electricity bills for nearly 90% of households, ₹10 lakh health insurance coverage, and a proposed scheme of ₹1,000 per month for women above 18 years.
Dahiya added that the demand for this road was raised by villagers during the elections, noting that previous governments had failed to deliver despite repeated assurances. He assured that all road repair works in Ferozepur Rural constituency would be completed within the next six months, and proposals for new roads are also in progress.
Market Committee Chairman Beant Singh (Hakumat Singh Wala) also addressed the gathering, praising the government’s development efforts. Block President Bhupinder Singh Ittanwali welcomed the MLA and expressed gratitude for the project.
Among others present were Gurpreet Singh (Member, SC Commission Punjab), Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, Harpreet Singh (Comrade), Harjinder Singh (Sarpanch, Karmuwala), and several local residents.