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According to several media reports, Leela Sahu's campaign on social media for a motorable road in her village in MP's Sidhi saw progress as construction work began.
She posted a video on her Instagram handle showcasing a JCB and a road roller working on the road.
Speaking to the Indian Express, the 22-year-old pregnant YouTuber stated that she got to know that it was the local MLA, Ajay Singh Rahul, who set the construction in motion. The MLA also confirmed that the construction was undertaken at his initiative. He said that he was building a few kilometers with his resources.
In her demand for an 8-kilometer stretch between Khaddi Khurd and the nearest hospital, she tagged several political big names, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and the local BJP leader Rajesh Mishra.
After Leela Sahu's campaign gained momentum, the local BJP MP Rajesh Mishra reportedly said that since every delivery has a due date, the pregnant influencer can get admitted early, and even said that they would provide her with all facilities, including transportation.
The Indian Express report also informed that the residents of Leela Sahu's village are dependent on tractors or their private vehicles to reach hospitals.
Leela Sahu has 3.8K subscribers on YouTube and 841K followers on Instagram. She has used both platforms to post videos related to the cause.
Photo Credit: All Images/ leelasahu_mp (Instagram)
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