A housing initiative meant to honor the memory of student movement martyrs has hit a wall of controversy before even breaking ground. The proposed “36 July Residential Flat Construction” project, aimed at providing free permanent housing to families of the fallen, is now mired in allegations of mismanagement, inflated costs, and technical negligence.
Despite being placed on the national development agenda, the project has been suspended pending reevaluation. Planning officials raised red flags over inconsistent budgeting, lack of coordination among ministries, and glaring omissions in technical assessments.
One of the most critical oversights was the absence of a soil test a mandatory step for any construction project of this scale. No seismic resilience checks or environmental impact assessments were conducted either, making the cost estimates and design plans highly questionable.
Experts reviewing the proposal noted that the financial evaluation appeared rushed and incomplete, with no clear inter-ministerial coordination. The lack of foundational testing not only undermines the budget but also poses serious safety risks.
The project, intended as a tribute to sacrifice and justice, now stands as a symbol of bureaucratic failure. Unless transparency and accountability are restored, the promise of secure housing for martyr families may remain unfulfilled.
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