India, Feb. 19 -- The chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' directive to crack down on illegal hoardings, unauthorised banners and posters put up by political leaders has failed to bring desired results. Posters and banners, including those of BJP leaders, continue to dot city streets. Many are ironically placed near ongoing road and pipeline repair works.

The city is grappling with dug-up roads due to pipeline installations and repair projects, making commuting difficult for citizens. Adding to their frustration, local MLAs, former corporators, and leaders from various political parties have put up banners claiming credit for these works.

On January 7, during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the new Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissio...