Ex-Jet Airways CEO posts pics of Gurugram's 'shameful' roads, calls out civic mess
He further appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for action, adding, '@narendramodi ji, please do something! #SwachhBharat.'Take a look at the post here: Kapoor again posted another picture from the same site on Sunday, writing, "The same spot today. The cows are gone, the filth and the stench remain." The post soon went viral, drawing attention to Gurgaon's long-standing civic concerns. Several social media users echoed Kapoor's frustration, asking if basic civic upkeep would take precedence over grand development plans.See the comments here: At the time of writing this article, the concerned civic bodies have not responded to Kapoor's post. This article will be updated if they issue a statement.- Ends
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