Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- The grandeur of the historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack, considered Asia's largest open-air trade fair, is being overshadowed by piles of garbage and a stench-filled environment that has sparked discontent among both visitors and traders.

At a time when the fair is reaching its climax and footfall continues to rise with flourishing trade, heaps of waste, clogged mobile toilets and poor sanitation across the fairground have drawn sharp criticism from the public.

Sources reported that from food stalls to public pathways, the fairground presents an unpleasant sight, with garbage strewn across walkways and open areas.

In several spots, plastic bags, leftover food, and discarded cups lie scattered as sanitation workers sw...