South Garut residents protest 11 years of neglected Banjarwangi road | Republika (ID) | id

Hundreds of residents from South Garut converged on the Garut Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) building to voice their frustration over a severely damaged road. The protesters, organized under the banner of the Banjarwangi Singajaya Pendeuy Community Movement (Gempa BSP), highlighted that the road in Banjarwangi has been neglected for 11 years.

The demonstration on Thursday (August 20, 2026) saw residents demanding urgent attention and repair for the deteriorating infrastructure. The prolonged neglect of the Banjarwangi road has significantly impacted the daily lives and mobility of the local community, fueling their discontent.

This public outcry at the DPRD underscores the deep dissatisfaction among the residents of South Garut regarding the state of their local infrastructure. They are calling for decisive action from local authorities to address the long-standing issue and improve the condition of the vital roadway.