Mohali :
Serious concerns are being raised over the deteriorating sanitation system in the city, as heaps of dry leaves remain scattered along roadsides and around drainage lines. Residents allege that the Municipal Corporation (MC) has failed to lift the accumulated waste, with no visible ground-level action such as sanitation drives or deployment of tractor-trolleys.
According to locals, there is a complete lack of regular (cleaning) and sewage maintenance in many parts of the city. With the onset of rains, the situation has worsened, as dry leaves are being washed into drains, leading to blockages and increasing the risk of waterlogging in several areas.
Mohali resident Atul Sharma expressed concern that unattended piles of leaves could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, posing a serious threat of diseases such as dengue and malaria. He warned that if a permanent solution is not provided soon, he will be compelled to approach a competent court.
Sharma further stated that despite residents paying taxes regularly, they are being deprived of basic civic amenities. He added that he has written to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Local Bodies Minister, Secretary (Local Bodies), MC Commissioner Mohali, and the Deputy Commissioner Mohali, urging them to take immediate action before the situation worsens.
Residents have also suggested that if the concerned officials are unable to perform their duties effectively, they should be transferred and more capable alternatives should be considered.
Once known for its urban planning and cleanliness rankings, Mohali now appears to be struggling with basic civic management. Residents questioned that if the condition of a well-developed city like Mohali is deteriorating day by day, what can be expected from other cities in Punjab.
Locals have appealed to the authorities to launch an urgent cleanliness drive, ensure regular lifting of dry leaves, and maintain proper drainage systems to prevent further inconvenience and health hazards. But Who Cares???
