Kanpur's Viral Road: Potholes, Protests, Promises – Still No Fix!

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News18•10-01-2026, 15:32
Kanpur's Viral Road: Potholes, Protests, Promises – Still No Fix!
- •Roads in South Kanpur, particularly a 2km stretch from Ramgopal Chauraha to Singh Chauraha, are in extremely poor condition with over 100 potholes.
- •A viral video showed a father protesting by lying on a waterlogged road after his daughter fell, leading to public outcry and opposition party involvement.
- •Residents staged unique protests, including planting paddy in potholes, and received assurances from the administration and public representatives.
- •Despite inspections by MP Ramesh Awasthi and numerous complaints, the road remains unrepaired due to departmental blame games between the Municipal Corporation and PWD.
- •The ongoing neglect raises serious questions about the system's responsiveness, with residents losing hope for improvement.
Why It Matters: Despite viral videos, protests, and inspections, a critical Kanpur road remains neglected, highlighting systemic failures.
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