Malleswaram, one of the oldest planned localities, is almost unrecognisable with thoroughfares dug up for infrastructure works and pavements almost non-existent. To bring the poor state of affairs to the attention of the authorities, residents on Sunday took out a protest march to the local MLA and Minister for Higher Education C.N. Ashwath Narayaran’s office.
Dug up roads and uneven footpaths are making commuting a nightmare, protesters said and also pointed out that rising dust pollution caused by ongoing work is making them vulnerable to respiratory ailments.
“We understand that these projects are necessary. However, due to lack of planning, execution is delayed and this is inconveniencing us,” said Seetharam, a resident.
