Potholes in the cities of India
@aninditasen (17889)
Raurkela, India
September 24, 2025 9:19am CST
India is reeling with incessant rains since the last week of June 25 with only a few days of Sun shine. The result is road damage with potholes everywhere. The government agencies everywhere are investing crores of rupees to fill of those potholes as though they are making the roads of gold. What does this indicate to. Dishonesty of government officials, contractors and the politicians. Unless and until the politicians and government officials stop digesting percentage from government funds this potholes problem will stop, as also there are other substandard government work. We aren't paying the taxes for the politicians and government officials and the government contractors just swindlers.
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@rakski (149387)
• Philippines
1 Oct
@aninditasen
we did not have too much shameless politicians as well. They were more discreet back then (maybe?!?)
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
23 Oct
@rakski That's true. Years back at least there were some honest politicians.
@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
30 Sep
Years back we didn't have such bad roads. Most roads had coal tar finishing.
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@RebeccasFarm (91063)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Sep
It is so sad that these cannot be fixed, or rather they refuse to.
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
25 Sep
How will they repair when the government officials and politicians have digested the funds.
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@RebeccasFarm (91063)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 Sep
@aninditasen Indeed the lords and masters of the money.
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
30 Sep
@RebeccasFarm They think they are masters but its actually our taxes.
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@allknowing (153918)
• India
25 Sep
It was far too heavy a downour everywhere that created those potholes. Every State has a lot of work to do
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
25 Sep
They should be doing which they don't.
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@sathviksouvik (22010)
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26 Sep
excellent article aninditaji the same is the problem in kolkata the people at large suffer
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
30 Sep
This is the problem throughout India. My city was a neat and clean city but has turned to a water logged city. Very irritating.
@dgobucks226 (37099)
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18 Oct
Politicians often overlook the priorities of the people. Running over a pothole can be dangerous leading to an accident.
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
23 Oct
That's true. The politicians now depend on our taxes and bribe to live a luxurious life while the common man suffers.
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@mytunemagic (226)
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2 Oct
Simply stop voting. No, that's not the solution. They'll win. Just as they have been winning. It's the public, for public interest who needs to get down on the roads to mend those potholes. All are sold. They are actually 'victims' of bribery, corruption, greed, you name it.
A portrayal such as this shows lack of unity. Doesn't uphold dignity. But that's how it is. Everywhere. In every country. The good thing is, we still have people where in certain areas, regions, countries, people are trying, to be humane, to be united.
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
23 Oct
Among the common man we have more corrupt people who vote after taking money from political parties.
@snowy22315 (200294)
• United States
24 Sep
Potholes are a pain. Luckily they aren't a problem here because they are constantly resurfacing the road .which is a problem .You get stuck in traffic
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
25 Sep
That's another headache. It roads are closed for repair and lasts too long months. The government does listen to the common man.
@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
25 Sep
That good. You don't have to wait for long which we Indians to.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53987)
• United States
24 Sep
We have a lot here too. We do our best to avoid them.
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@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
30 Sep
At times a fall is inevitable. Accidents take place because of these pot holes.
@aninditasen (17889)
• Raurkela, India
25 Sep
You are right. Roads in India aren't constructed properly by the contractor. The contractors bribe the government officials and politicians to get away with substandard work.
