A distressing video showing a road in Delhi covered in heaps of garbage has gone viral, prompting widespread outrage and concern among residents. Captured by a commuter on her smartphone, the footage highlights a road in West Delhi turned into a filthy mess, leading to questions about the effective use of taxpayer funds.
The 10-second video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), depicts trash strewn across the road, with vehicles navigating through the refuse and animals scavenging for food. The caption accompanying the video reads, “This is Delhi. This is India’s Capital. What are we paying our taxes for?” This stark portrayal of urban neglect quickly garnered attention and sparked discussions online.
This is DELHI.
This is India’s Capital.
What are we paying our taxes for ? pic.twitter.com/aLSCTBnKWk— Pankhuri Pathak पंखुड़ी पाठक پنکھڑی (@pankhuripathak) August 11, 2024
In response to claims that the video was from Faridabad, the woman clarified that it was indeed filmed in West Delhi, near her parents’ house. She added, “For those saying this is Faridabad, this video was taken this morning in West Delhi. However, I am aware that Faridabad also has many areas in similar conditions.”
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The video has elicited strong reactions from X users:
- One user remarked, “This is awful. Plastics exacerbate the problem as they don’t decompose. With the high population in Delhi, this is still unacceptable.” The user also sought assistance in addressing the road condition.
- Another user pointed out, “This road, opposite Mata Chanan Devi Hospital towards Uttam Nagar, is often overflowing with garbage. It poses a serious health hazard!”
- A third commenter added, “This is near Uttam Nagar, where the situation remains the same year-round with uncovered, stinking drains.”
- A fourth individual suggested, “Ask the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as this area falls under its jurisdiction.”
The video underscores ongoing concerns about sanitation and waste management in Delhi, highlighting the need for effective measures to address these critical urban issues.
