Gurugram, Feb. 12 -- Gurugram is grappling with pothole-ridden roads, which have turned daily commutes into a hazardous ordeal, and with weeks to go for civic body elections in Haryana, these craters have become a key poll issue in the city.

Several important roads - Rampura Chowk to Hayatpur, Vatika Chowk to Pataudi Road, Dwarka Expressway to Gurugram University, and the Sector 83-85 dividing road - are in an alarming condition, with some potholes as much as a foot deep, residents allege.

Commuters need to slow down or swerve to avoid these craters, often resulting in accidents.

Now, residents have said they will only vote for candidates who prioritise infrastructure fixes.

"Every day, driving feels like an obstacle course. My car's ...