MP Raju Bista Meets with Union Minister Piyush Goyal Regarding Railways Issues in Darjeeling
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista today met with Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal Ji to discuss issues concerning the Railways in Darjeeling constituency. MP Bista also submitted various representation provided to him by Railways workers, employees, and the general public during his last constituency visit.
MP Bista sought the attention of the Hon’ble Minister on the following matters and requested him to take these up on priority:
- Resolution of concerns shared by forest villagers to Sevoke-Rangpo new railway line
- Establishing a separate Division for Darjeeling Himalayan Railways
- Converting Kurseong Railway Press to a Heritage Museum and Specialized Printing Press
- Filling up of unfilled vacancies in DHR, and permanency of casual workers who have worked on a temporary basis for over 20-yrs and apprentices who have completed their railway training, but have not been placed.
- New Rail originating from Gulma station in Darjeeling to Kolkata
- Stopping of Trains bound for Kolkata, Delhi and other places in rest of India at Bagdogra, Naxalbari, Chopra
- Modernization of New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
- Construction of Flyovers/Underpasses at railway crossings – Bagrakote, Sevoke and NTS More.
During the discussion, MP Bista mentioned about the issues facing the forest villagers due to the non-implementation of FRA Act 2006 in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. Hon’ble Minister assured MP Bista that he will discuss these issues with concerned Departments under the Ministry of Railways and send it for necessary actions.
Sir, this time we are sure that our voice will be heard in Delhi as we have one able and energetic Gorkhay son in you as our representative. Since your election from here, a lot of issues have already been placed before the appropriate authority, hope they will be addressed in near future. Beside this, other two main issues regarding Darjeeling hills
which needs your urgent attention are a) an alternate highway from Siliguri to Darjeeling and 2) Central University. With CU, once again We can make our hill a premium education hub and for which a four lane highway is essential. Hope you’ll do your best to bring these two and fulfill the long cherished dream of our people.
We feel very proud in ourselves that we had chosen such a kind hearted leader like you sir, Who always think a better solution to our problems. Keep going sir.
We the people of Kurseong specially are grateful to you for taking up these important issues, specially Railways Press at Kurseong. The entire Printing of Tickets used to be from this Press and during Assam Rail Link Project, Kurseong was the Head Quarter of that project. Late B. C. Ganguly was the then General Manager who used to be our family good friend. Then the Economy of Kurseong town was on the peak. Please do something for this. On your visit this time fo spare some time at Kurseong so that we can take you to the Press Building and also discuss about how the Hill Cart Road can be used as widened road with the little co- operation of Railways. I am sure you will spare time. Thanks and Regards.