Harshraj Singh
IT is an ordeal for Manish Pandey and his family each time they step out of their Makkar Colony house as the street is flooded with sewage. Despite protests by residents, no permanent solution has been found. The problem is rampant across the constituency.
The area witnessed a diarrhoea/gastro outbreak four years ago and the residents blamed it on the mixing of water with sewage. “After protests, the authorities swung into action but the problem persists. We want a permanent solution,” says Pandey. The situation is similar in Shanti Nagar, Giaspura and nearby areas.
The constituency is also faced with the problem of mushrooming illegal colonies. Kuldeep Singh Khaira of Ishar Nagar says: “There is no action due to political patronage.” The residents also rue lack of a government college or a civil hospital. “We also want new senior secondary schools in our area,” he adds.
Ludhiana South: Residents trapped in cesspool
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