‘Thanks for filthy drinking water’: Jaipur residents name potholes after MLAs; put up sarcastic posters to mock leaders | Jaipur News
Jaipur: Frustrated by months of civic neglect, people in Jaipur are resorting to inventive ways to grab the attention of their elected representatives. From sarcastic posters to naming potholes after MLAs, the public outcry is now making headlines.In Shiv Vihar Colony, residents have put up posters congratulating their MLA, Gopal Sharma, not for any achievement, but for failing to address complaints of contaminated drinking water for over six months. The posters mockingly applaud him for leaving residents to their fate.Local resident Pushpendra Singh said, “Every household here has someone suffering from stomach-related illnesses. If you visit these homes, you’ll find medicines worth Rs 15,000. The only reason is filthy, unsafe water for the last six months.”According to the residents, despite repeatedly filing complaints through govt portals, calling helpline 181, speaking to the councillor, and even the MLA’s PA, no effective solution came. Left with no choice, they decided to express their anguish through public posters.Following the uproar, MLA Gopal Sharma visited the area on Tuesday and stated he was unaware of the problem. He has now assured residents that clean water supply will be restored within 2–3 days.Meanwhile, across Jaipur, other citizens have taken their protest to the next level. In areas like Hawa Mahal, Malviya Nagar, and Bagru, residents have “dedicated” potholes to their respective MLAs, naming the damaged spots after them as a symbolic disgrace.“If our honourable leaders are quick to take credit for road construction, they should also take responsibility when things fall apart,” a resident said.In Mount Road, Brahmpuri, a large pothole has been named after MLA Balamukundacharya. Another on the main road in Malviya Nagar has been titled after MLA Kalicharan Saraf. A crater in Gulab Vihar (Jagatpura) now bears the name of MLA Kailash Chand Verma.
