Nagpur: The roads in Chhatrapati Nagar have turned into a nightmare for residents and commuters alike, with deep potholes, broken asphalt, and pools of stagnant water making even short journeys perilous. Despite numerous written complaints to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the Road Department, not a single effective repair has been carried out, exposing the alarming negligence of the authorities.
Daily commuters say that what were once regular routes have now become accident-prone stretches, claiming that vehicle damage, traffic snarls, and mishaps have become routine. “The administration merely shows work on paper; in reality, there is no sign of actual repairs,” fumed a local resident.
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Residents lament that despite paying taxes and tolls regularly, they are deprived of basic civic amenities such as safe, motorable roads. The situation worsens during monsoon, when waterlogged potholes turn the roads into virtual trenches. For schoolchildren, senior citizens, officegoers, and even ambulances, traversing Chhatrapati Nagar’s roads feels like “fighting a daily battle.”
Adding to the misery, sewage water continues to overflow onto the roads due to broken and poorly maintained drainage lines. The foul-smelling water, mixed with plastic waste and garbage, has created a serious public health hazard. The stench and unsanitary conditions have made life unbearable for residents and business owners.
The unhygienic situation has also triggered a surge in vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, while also increasing the risk of skin and stomach infections. Slippery roads have led to frequent skidding accidents, especially involving two-wheelers.
Local citizens have repeatedly approached the Health Department, Public Works Department, and NMC officials, but allege that all they receive are empty assurances and false promises.
Residents’ Demands
• Immediate and durable repair of damaged roads
• Overhaul and covering of faulty drainage lines
• Installation of new drainage pipelines where necessary
• Regular fumigation and anti-mosquito spraying
• Accountability and action against negligent officials
• A prompt grievance redressal mechanism for public complaints
Frustrated residents have voiced their anger, calling the situation a complete administrative failure.
“We pay taxes regularly, yet in return we get foul smell, diseases, and pothole-filled roads. This reflects the utter negligence and apathy of the authorities,” said one resident.
With civic elections approaching, citizens of Chhatrapati Nagar are demanding not just promises but visible, on-ground action, before the next accident or outbreak turns their warnings into tragedy.
