THE AMAN SANDESH TIMES
Chandigarh :
Residents of Indira Colony, Manimajra have raised strong objections over the ongoing negligence by the Chandigarh administration regarding the lack of a functional and accessible bus stop in their locality. The issue has sparked frustration among commuters, who face daily hardships—especially during extreme weather conditions.
Local youth activist Sahil Chawer has been vocal about the matter, pointing out that while bus stops have been built across the city, the one near Samadhi Gate Road, adjacent to Indira Colony, remains unused for the past 3 to 4 years—mainly because no buses halt there.
Adding to the irony, the only bus stop designated for the colony lies farther near Shivalik Garden and Samadhi Gate, yet it falls along a route not serviced by city buses. As a result, commuters—especially elderly and working-class residents—are forced to wait for transport under open skies, without shelter or basic facilities.
Despite repeated appeals on social media and direct communication with authorities, Chawer claims that no concrete action has been taken so far. “The administration seems indifferent to our daily struggles,” he said.
The issue has now gained wider attention as more residents and civic groups have joined in demanding immediate intervention. They are calling for the construction of a new, functional bus stop within the colony, on a route with regular bus service. Several residents have warned that continued inaction could lead to public protests in the near future.
Area councillor Suman Sharma has acknowledged the grievances, stating that the absence of a usable bus stop forces residents to walk long distances or travel to the main Manimajra Bus Stand just to access public transport. She revealed that a memorandum was submitted earlier to Chandigarh Adviser Rajeev Verma, urging the construction of a proper bus stop within Indira Colony. “The current setup near Samadhi Gate is of no practical use to the people,” she added.
Supporting the residents’ concerns, Manoj Shukla (Kranti), founder of the Samasya Samadhan Team, said he has written multiple times to the administration, yet no progress has been made. “Hundreds of people are facing inconvenience every day, and it’s unacceptable,” he said.
With growing public pressure, residents now hope that the administration will take swift and meaningful action to establish a safe, shaded, and operational bus stop—one that truly serves the commuting needs of Indira Colony.
