Cong slams BJP for market's condition
Gurugram, Aug. 29 -- The condition of Gurugram's mandis has come under sharp criticism, with Congress leaders slamming the BJP-led government for neglecting sanitation and infrastructure despite the significant revenue these markets generate.
Pankaj Dawar, the urban district president of Congress visited the Khandsa Mandi on Thursday along with party workers to highlight the pathetic state of one of the city's busiest vegetable hubs. "The mandi contributes substantial revenue to the government, yet authorities have completely ignored its upkeep. Neither the government nor the officials seem to care about the ground reality," Dawar said. He also took a swipe at the local MLA Mukesh Sharma, alleging that the legislator had visited the mandi only once after being elected and had since failed to address public concerns.
Residents and regular visitors echoed these concerns, pointing out that waterlogging and poor drainage have made shopping in the mandi a cumbersome task.
Vendors voiced frustration, claiming that their repeated complaints have been ignored by the market committee.
In response, market committee officials assured Dawar that sanitation and infrastructure works would be prioritised, promising to make the mandi spotless within three months.
Meanwhile, despite repeated attempts by HT, MLA Sharma did not respond on the issue....
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