LUCKNOW, April 24 -- Lucknow continues to struggle with widespread civic mismanagement as residents across major localities complain of poor sanitation, open garbage dumping, dysfunctional streetlights, uncovered drains, and encroachments. Despite repeated complaints, officials of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) have neglected to act, intensifying public issues.

A ground visit by Hindustan Times on Wednesday revealed multiple failures of basic civic upkeep in areas such as Gomti Nagar, Dalibagh, Aashiana, Manasrovar Yojana, Transport Nagar, Vikas Nagar, Aliganj, and Jankipuram. Residents in all these areas reported either the complete absence or poor quality of municipal services.

In Gomti Nagar, residents said that street sweep...