Panchkula, Aug. 10 -- The late three-time chief minister Bhajan Lal had envisioned Panchkula as a city like Paris, but for residents and commuters, that dream seems like a far cry. What they have in reality are potholed roads submerged in muddy waters that make every day commute a risky affair.

Even the roads close to MLA Chander Mohan's residence are in dire straits - a huge crater has formed on the Sector 7/8 dividing road. In Industrial Area, Phase-1, besides the multiple potholes, an open manhole, near plot number 348, poses a risk to pedestrians and commuters alike. To make matters worse, there is no warning sign either.

Apart from that pedestrians and labourers taking the sidewalk have to constantly dodge exposed electricity wires...