India, Feb. 24 -- As Gurugram gears up for the municipal elections, slated for March 2, sanitation and illegal waste dumping have emerged as key voter concerns, with residents across the district expressing frustration over deteriorating hygiene and the failure of civic authorities to address the issue.

Despite repeated complaints and grievances, irregular waste collection and unchecked garbage dumping persist in several areas, leading to growing discontent among voters, locals allege. "The sanitation situation has turned into a nightmare. Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being in power, garbage disposal has worsened. Piles of waste remain unattended, making streets unlivable," said Jatin Chachhra, a resident of Sector 12 in Old ...