Bihar's Forgotten Villages: 77 Years of Waiting for a Bridge Over the "River of Helplessness"

Nov 09, 2025 01:51 pm CST

For 77 years, over 8,000 residents of three Bihar villages have been demanding a bridge over the Mhorhar river. During monsoon season, these communities are completely cut off for four months, preventing access to markets, schools, and hospitals - resulting in preventable deaths and economic hardship. Despite the ongoing Bihar assembly elections, these villagers vow not to vote until this essential infrastructure need is addressed.