Residents Urge CM to Fill Dangerous Potholes

Jaipur In a striking display of frustration and desperation, residents of Sanganer Assembly constituency in Jaipur directly appealed to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma during his visit to the area. Their demand was both simple and telling of the situation: “If you can’t build proper roads, at least fill the potholes.”

The CM’s visit came after recent monsoon rains revealed the grim state of the roads in the region. What were once thought to be motorable roads have now turned into networks of potholes, waterlogged patches, and crumbling surfaces. Citizens, daily commuters, and shopkeepers gathered around CM Sharma, voicing their disappointment and concerns about the deteriorating infrastructure.

One elderly man pointed at a massive crater near his shop and said, “We’ve seen these holes deepen year after year. Every time it rains, it’s like driving on the moon.” Another young woman riding a two-wheeler shared how she slipped due to a hidden pothole last week and narrowly escaped injury. “The roads are not just inconvenient; they are dangerous,” she added.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma patiently listened to the grievances. Acknowledging the visible neglect, he assured the people that immediate steps would be taken to address the issue. He directed local municipal officials to carry out emergency patchwork on major roads and initiate a technical assessment of the most affected stretches.

This incident has yet again highlighted a common problem in Indian cities—poor maintenance and lack of proactive planning when it comes to road infrastructure. While rains are an annual affair, their impact on poorly constructed roads is consistently devastating. This monsoon, Sanganer seems to be a textbook example of that failure.

Road connectivity and safety have been key points in the promises made by the state government during elections. However, the lived experience of the public paints a different picture. Parents fear sending children to school alone, small business owners worry about losing customers due to inaccessible roads, and ambulance drivers struggle to navigate through narrow lanes filled with water and broken concrete.

The public outcry in Sanganer has gained traction on social media, with hashtags like #FixOurRoads and #SanganerPotholes trending among local users. Videos from the CM’s visit, particularly those showing direct appeals from the people, have gone viral and sparked conversations around urban infrastructure negligence.

By the end of his visit, CM Sharma promised not just temporary repairs but a long-term road improvement plan for the entire region. Whether this plan materializes remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Sanganer’s residents have spoken up, and their voices are demanding more than just patchwork.