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Gulabo Sitabo actor made to wait for power connection for 4 years

Lucknow: Actor Sujata Singh, who has appeared in Amitabh Bachchan starrer Gulabo Sitabo and web series Mirzapur 2, has been waiting for an electricity connection for the past four years. She was among several complainants who visited the Nagrik Suvidha Diwas (Civic Grievance Day) at the Smart City office in Lalbagh on Tuesday. Sujata, who has acted in over 25 films and web series, runs a sieve shop with her husband in Yahiyaganj. Despite repeated applications, they haven't received a power connection in the past four years. "An artist is being harassed. This is not just my story; it reflects the struggle of many citizens," she said. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow A total of 57 complaints were received during the Diwas, of which 3 were resolved on the spot. The remaining were forwarded to relevant departments for timely redressal. Department-wise complaint distribution included LDA (22), LMC (24), electricity (5), and police (2). Divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob presided over Diwas. LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar, municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar and LDA secretary Vivek Srivastava were also present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Several serious land-related complaints were raised. A resident reported encroachment on pond land in Ward Kesari Kheda, prompting the DC to order immediate eviction and an FIR against the land mafia. In Faridi Nagar (LDA Zone 5), illegal construction by three individuals was reported, with the complainant alleging threats. Officials were instructed to seal the building and initiate legal action. A request was also made for CCTV installation on the service road near Dubagga under the Safe City project. The Commissioner ordered swift action. Nagrik Suvidha Diwas is held on the last Tuesday of every month with the aim to streamline redressal in multi-agency cases.