‘Paan-Gutka’ spit eroding Old-Saraighat Bridge

The old Saraighat Bridge, which has been closed for almost three months for repairing work, was reopened on June 20. Now after 10 days, few signs have appeared that our public has truly embraced this asset.

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— MyGov Assam (@mygovassam) June 28, 2019

This is indeed an embarrassing scenario in our country. Though the government is waking from its slumber in terms of hygiene and sanitation with its Clean India effort – a mission primarily focused to fight open defecation and keeping public places cleaner, there has been no change in the number of people who spit in public.

Assam is also soaring up in the tourism sector with its diverse geographical topography. But this disgusting habit will surely bring down the revenue from the tourism sector.

Being Indian citizens, we must be more conscious of our country's surroundings to preserve its beauty. The government has to reconsider the easy availability of paan and other hazardous materials with stricter laws since it not only causes people to spit but is also unhealthy and harmful.