MC polls end, political posters continue to deface walls in city

Despite the civic body elections having concluded on December 21, properties of the holy city continue to be marred by hoardings, billboards, flex boards and other publicity materials installed by candidates of all political parties. These materials were meant to be removed within a stipulated time after the elections, but they continue to deface the city’s roads and streets.

Indu Aurora, a city resident, said it’s the responsibility of the contesting candidates and their parties, regardless of their win or loss, to remove these materials immediately otherwise, the district administration should take action.

“The Deputy Commissioner needs to issue strict instructions in this regard. There should be a cleanliness drive in each part of the city and ask the candidates, who deface private residences and public spaces, to remove all the posters, flags and hoardings,” said Indu Aurora.

These posters can be seen at prominent sites like Novelty Chowk, MM Malviya Road, and the city’s entry points, including the Golden Gate and New Amritsar Chowk. Narrow streets and markets are badly defaced with posters banners and flags.

“The civic body authorities seem to have forgotten to remove these materials, and if they don’t act soon, the cityscape will suffer further. They should issue notice to all the candidates to remove their posters and boards on their own,” said Sandeep Singh, a resident.

The advertisement wing of the municipal corporation claims that they are removing the hoardings on a daily basis, but it would take some time for them to remove all the posters.