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CPI(M) protests pothole-ridden roads in Mysuru
Communist Party of India (Marxist) activists demonstrated outside the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) office on Thursday, protesting the deplorable condition of roads across the city. The party submitted a memorandum to MCC…
Communist Party of India (Marxist) activists demonstrated outside the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) office on Thursday, protesting the deplorable condition of roads across the city. The party submitted a memorandum to MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha, demanding durable road repairs instead of temporary patchwork ahead of Dasara.
The protesters highlighted that half-finished white-topping and underground drainage works have caused potholes, dust, and waterlogging. They said clogged drains and overflowing manholes have led to sewage flowing onto roads, while unscientifically built road humps pose risks to senior citizens and women.
The CPI(M) urged authorities to repair pothole-ridden roads immediately and remove dangerous humps. The memorandum, signed by district secretary Jagadish Surya and city local committee secretary N. Subramanya, listed over a dozen affected areas including Kuvempunagar, Bogadi, and Saraswathipuram.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Mysuru's road woes are a recurring issue, with residents often bearing the brunt of monsoon damage. Under the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, the MCC is responsible for road maintenance, but delayed works and substandard repairs have sparked repeated protests. The city's expansion has strained infrastructure, with white-topping projects frequently running over schedule. The Dasara festival, a major tourist draw, usually prompts temporary fixes rather than lasting solutions. The next step is whether the MCC commissioner acts on the representation or faces further agitation during the festive season.
Source: thehindu.com
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