Residents launch protest against plans to begin toll collection at Chalingal plaza

Residents are protesting the opening of the Chalingal toll plaza on National Highway 66, citing incomplete infrastructure like service roads and drainage. They argue that toll collection is unjustified until these essential facilities are fully operational.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between infrastructure development projects and the immediate needs of local communities regarding safety and utility.
Residents have launched a strong protest against plans to commence toll collection this month at the newly constructed Chalingal toll plaza on National Highway 66, alleging that key infrastructure works, including service roads and drainage systems, remain incomplete.
The article presents the residents' grievances alongside the status of the construction project in a balanced manner.
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