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JMCs begin repair of potholes, but residents unimpressed

Jaipur: After weeks of public outcry and deteriorating road conditions, Jaipur municipal corporations (JMCs) Greater and Heritage have finally started repairing potholes. However, the effort has come too late as most residents have already borne the brunt of monsoon-related chaos. JMC-H officials Wednesday claimed to have repaired over 300 potholes in past 2 days, while JMC-G on Thursday claimed to have repaired 602 potholes. The reality on the ground tells a different story. Roads in both corporations' limits, from Hasanpura Road and Tripolia Bazaar to Meera Marg in Mansarovar, remain riddled with potholes. In several areas, roads have crumbled so badly that they now resemble unpaved tracks. While some main roads, like at Tripolia Bazaar, were patched up overnight on Wednesday ahead of the Teej Yatra on July 27, councillors and locals claim that the inner lanes have been completely ignored. Commissioner of JMC-H, Nidhi Patel, said, "We have already begun the work and are progressing quickly. Our aim is to complete the patchwork as soon as possible." However, residents argue the work should have been done well before the monsoon began. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Undo "There's no point doing patchwork in the middle of heavy rains. One downpour and the roads are back to square one," a resident said. Confusion over jurisdiction is also slowing down progress. JMCs are responsible for roads up to 30 feet wide, while broader stretches fall under Jaipur Development Authority (JDA). This often results in delays and neglected repairs. Frustrated citizens have resorted to symbolic protests, naming potholes after MLAs and putting up sarcastic posters in hopes of getting the authorities' attention.