India, Feb. 26 -- Sir,

"Swachh Mysuru" appears to be only a slogan. The footpath from Kukkarahalli Lake towards Kalamandira has virtually turned into a stable for horse owners and is in a complete mess.

Walkers and joggers using this stretch have to be extremely cautious, as the presence of horses poses a risk and the footpath is strewn with horse dung. Though there is a designated shelter for the horses in the corner, it is not being utilised.

How can the Mysuru City Corporation permit a busy roadside footpath to be used as a stable?

Adding to the problem, in areas like Lakshmipuram, broken drinking water pipes are flowing onto the road at intervals of about every 200 metres - in front of Lakshmipuram Police Station public toilet and...