Port Blair, Jan. 3: The Executive Engineer, ALHW on the issue of constructing a bridge connecting Chatham and Bambooflat had written, "It is pertinent to mention here that the above project if to be taken up shall be capital intensive and detailed feasibility studies need to be carried out. These studies can be taken up by ALHW after receipt of directions from the A&N Administration after a policy decision is made".

Referring to the statement of the Executive Engineer, Shri R. Mohan, Party President, BJP has requested the Chief Secretary to look into the matter personally, since it is a long pending demand to connect Chatham and Bamboo Flat through a bridge.

Mohan hoped for a positive action from the A&N Administration in the larger interest of the development of these islands and also of the inhabitants.