What Our Readers Say (3)

LITTLE SPACE FOR PEDESTRIANS, TWO-WHEELER The picture is taken from a focal point of a market in Manav Chowk, Ambala City. The area is marked with commercial sites. Hundreds of vehicles can be seen parked illegally on the left side of the road, which is leading towards Hisar. Besides two-wheelers and cars, all commercial vehicles and buses of Haryana and Punjab roadways destined to go to Pehowa Kaithal Jind and Kaithal make a pass from here. Owners of retail and gift shops put their items on display outside their shops and a numbers of workers park their vehicles on the road, thus leaving little space for pedestrians and two-wheelers. The owners do so in connivance with officials of municipalities and other related offices. The situation turns much worse when festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Rakshabandhan and Karwachauth are round the corner. Accidents are a common occurrence. It clearly shows that the establishments don’t think of pedestrians and two wheelers. In addition, a bus stand and a shelter shed also cover the area. The authorities concerned should make sure that commuters and passerby do not face any inconvenience. – Gian P Kansal, Ambala City

DEPLORABLE CONDITION OF STEPWELLS

While I was researching, I discovered that there are more stepwells (baoli) in Haryana than in Delhi. However, the ‘baolis’ in Haryana could never garner any recognition that the ‘baolis’ in other states have managed to enlist. Which explains why the stepwells in Haryana are in bad shape. Lack of awareness in custodians and ignorance of the government are to blame for the poor condition. If people are aware and the government takes right steps towards conservation, then we can save our water heritage. In addition, it will also boost tourism in the state. –Vinit Bhanwala, Panipat.

BLOCKAGE IN SEWERAGE PROBLEMATIC FOR RESIDENTS Blockage in sewerage and overflow of sewage on the streets of Gokuldham society in Janata colony has become a chronic problem for residents. The residents are forced to walk through accumulated sewer water on the streets. Despite repeated complaints to the civic authorities and even on CM Window, no solution has been done so far. –Vivek, Deepak and Jyoto, Janata colony, Sonepat.Bottom of Form