Gadag
The main road in Suryanagar’s ward number 33 has deteriorated into a hazardous trail, sparking intense frustration among local residents and social activists who feel completely ignored by the municipal authorities.
Social activist Krishna H. Hadapada issued a sharp statement criticizing the alarming condition of the thoroughfare located behind the new court area. Everyday travel has transformed into a dangerous struggle, particularly for young school children who find themselves sinking into thick mud puddles and deep potholes right outside their doorsteps. Toddlers and youngsters stumble across the broken pathway, frequently returning home with ruined clothes and tears.
Elderly residents suffering from joint and back pain face immense physical barriers, rendering them practically housebound after sunset due to the rocky and thorn-ridden surface. Daily wage laborers and working women carrying heavy loads struggle to maintain their footing, risking frequent slips and injuries. Emergency vehicles like auto-rickshaws flatly refuse to enter the lane, and medical emergencies risk worsening due to severe jolts along the cratered path.
Locals argue that the stretch resembles a farm track rather than an urban town road. Citizens have issued a direct warning to the district administration and municipal council, demanding an immediate overhaul and reconstruction of the neglected route. If authorities fail to take prompt action, residents have threatened to stage a massive traditional folk-style protest accompanied by drum beats directly outside the local municipal offices to wake up the administration.