A number of villages in the state have faced water scarcity this year and Seraje village in Vittal is no exception.
When the local elected representatives failed to find any solution to the problem, Shafi provided a supply of water to slake the thirst of the residents of Seraje.
Although he supplied water to the residents of the village for a month without any political intention, Shafi’s good deed has only availed him of praises from every resident of the village.
I was greatly saddened by their attitude and behaviour.
Water is available in two borewells, but is not sufficient to meet the needs of the entire ward.
“If the pipeline work doesn’t get completed by before the next summer, then we have to struggle to get drinking water,” said the villagers.
Town Panchayat president Arun Vittal said that tender has been called for construction of pipeline at the Seraje wards.
“Work may begin in August.
“The available water resource is not enough to supply water to all the villagers.
If three-phase power is provided, then the panchayat is ready to dig another borewell,” promised the president, however, he refused to give any statement on the difference of opinion between the executive officer and members of the Panchayat.