India, Dec. 13 -- New Delhi

The Delhi government's plan to fix all potholes by last Saturday has fallen flat, as spot checks by HT revealed that several localities, ranging from rural pockets to heavily urbanised areas, were all suffering from the malaise and subsequent dust pollution.

Visits by HT found potholes from student hub of Malkaganj in north Delhi to popular pockets in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj.

Municipal agencies, meanwhile, admitted that the process may take longer. They said they are also undertaking other repair works, such as recarpeting, alongside fixing potholes, which has lengthened the process.

Residents, however, are an unhappy lot, as not only are they faced with tough commutes, but are also reeling from dust poll...