Bassi slams cosmetic clean-up, demands regular maintenance

The mere announcement by former Improvement Trust Chairman Dinesh Bassi to launch a cleanliness drive at the underpass near Jaura Fatak seemed enough to jolt the local Municipal Corporation out of its slumber. Congress leaders and workers were in for a surprise when they reached the site on Saturday morning.

They discovered that garbage from the area had been hastily removed during the night, leaving the spot relatively cleaner. However, as the underpass was still far from properly maintained, the Congress team continued with their planned cleanliness drive.

Speaking to the media, Bassi said, “This underpass was a result of our efforts. Now it seems as if it has turned into a garbage dumping site.” He explained that he had repeatedly brought the issue to the notice of the administration, but after no action was taken, he decided to step in with support from party workers who were willing to help.

Despite his criticism, Bassi thanked the Municipal Corporation and asserted that he would continue to raise issues concerning the constituency. “People want action, not just promises. I have been associated with this area for the past 15 years,” he said.

A plantation drive was also carried out on the occasion with the support of the Kar Seva Sect, Sant Baba Bhoori Wale organisation. Bassi stressed that the administration must ensure regular cleaning and maintenance rather than cosmetic or one time efforts.

“If daily cleaning is done, neither people will suffer nor will opposition leaders need to raise their voices,” he said. He further questioned why the administration acted only after a warning if it was capable of doing so earlier. Bassi also extended special thanks to Sant Baba Bhoori Wale for their assistance in the cleanliness and plantation drive.