The Khowai-Subalsingh stretch of the National Highway, the only major road connecting Khowai and Dhalai districts with the state capital, has become a symbol of severe neglect, with its muddy, pothole-ridden, and partially constructed condition posing a serious threat to commuters.

Frustrated by the worsening situation, residents of Khowai and Dhalai have launched a coordinated social media campaign to highlight the road's deplorable condition and warn travelers about the risks of using the route. Joining the online protest is Tipra Motha Party MLA from Ramchandraghat Assembly constituency, Ranjit Debbarma, who has been urging the state government to intervene immediately.

Debbarma, himself a daily commuter on the damaged highway, regularly travels through the waterlogged and hazardous stretch to reach his constituency. Earlier, he had formally written to Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, requesting urgent intervention to repair the road and expedite the long-pending construction work. However, according to the MLA, the condition of the highway remains unchanged.

The incomplete Khowai–Agartala National Highway project via Subalsingh has also come under scrutiny over allegations of repeated irregularities. According to local allegations, four to five contractors abandoned the project midway and left the state before completing the work. Although a new contractor has recently resumed construction, continuous heavy rainfall has significantly hampered progress.

The deteriorating road conditions have severely disrupted transportation. A journey between Khowai and Agartala, which normally takes about an hour, now often exceeds two hours. Commuters also allege that private vehicles are charging arbitrary fares, while several passenger vehicles reportedly demand nearly double the regular fare after 3:30 p.m., adding to the financial burden on ordinary people.

Expressing disappointment over what he described as the government's lack of effective response, Debbarma shared a post on his social media account stating that the people living between Subalsingh and Belfang continue to suffer immense hardship. He said he had submitted a written representation to the Chief Minister and also attempted to raise the issue during the last session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, but no concrete action has yet been taken.

With little progress on the ground, the MLA has now turned to the public through social media, seeking suggestions and opinions on how to secure a permanent solution to the crisis.

The growing online campaign by both residents and a ruling alliance legislator has intensified pressure on the state administration and the National Highways authorities. Whether the joint public outcry translates into swift corrective action now remains to be seen.