Centuries of heritage, daily civic chaos
Chandigarh, Nov. 11 -- Long before Le Corbusier planned modern Chandigarh in the 1950s, Manimajra flourished as a princely state during the British era. Today, centuries of rich heritage stand in sharp contrast to the urban neglect faced by its residents.
While residents largely express satisfaction with the electricity supply and internal road conditions, they complain of openly dumped garbage, parking shortages, traffic congestion, and haphazard overhead wiring. In the densely populated neighbourhoods of Shanti Nagar and Pipliwala, internal roads remain jam-packed due to mismanaged traffic.
At Morigate Bazaar in Manimajra, residents say wastewater has started flowing onto the roads due to garbage choking the drains. P2...
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