Vishal Jolly Meets Chief Secretary, Flags Chatham Bridge, NH-4 and Power Points

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 09 August 2025

In an important assembly held on eighth August 2025, Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member of the BJP & Former State President, met with the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to lift and talk about urgent points affecting the islands.

During the dialogue, Jolly introduced up three main issues requiring pressing administrative consideration.

• Chatham Bridge Accessibility:

Highlighting the hardships confronted by pregnant girls, youngsters, and individuals with disabilities attributable to restrictions on the ageing Chatham Bridge, Jolly proposed introducing battery-operated automobiles to ferry these teams between Chatham Jetty and Chatham Police Station junction. He additionally urged the administration to discover short-term reinforcement of the prevailing bridge as an interim answer till a brand new bridge is constructed, after session with engineering specialists.

• Power Supply and Hydro Power Efficiency:

Jolly voiced critical concern over frequent energy outages throughout the islands, which he stated have been disrupting public life, companies, and college students. He confused the necessity for pressing measures to enhance reliability and likewise referred to as for an intensive evaluation and effectivity improve of the Diglipur hydro energy venture on the Kalpong River, citing its underperformance.

• Condition of National Highway-4

Pointing to the deteriorating state of NH-4, the 300-km lifeline connecting South Andaman with North and Middle Andaman, Jolly urged quicker restore and upkeep. The Chief Secretary knowledgeable that whereas full completion would take time, interim steps are underway to make the street motorable.

Describing the assembly as “positive and productive,” Jolly stated the Chief Secretary had assured proactive motion on all the problems raised.