The deplorable state of Bajri Mandi Road raises a pressing question every taxpayer in the country should be asking—where exactly does our hard-earned tax money go? Citizens pay taxes with the expectation that, at the very least, their contributions will be used to provide basic infrastructure like safe roads, proper drainage, and street lighting. Instead, what they get in return is a stretch of road riddled with potholes, overflowing with sewage water, and posing daily risks to both pedestrians and vehicles. This isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a glaring symbol of administrative apathy and mismanagement.
The presence of sewage water mixing with potholes not only makes the road unsafe to drive on but also creates serious public health hazards. Contaminated water becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-causing organisms, putting the entire community at risk of outbreaks like dengue, malaria, and cholera. Businesses in the area also suffer, as poor road conditions drive away customers and damage goods in transit. Meanwhile, citizens continue paying road taxes, fuel taxes, and GST, wondering why there is no accountability for such blatant neglect.
What makes the situation even more frustrating is the lack of urgency from the authorities. Instead of proactive maintenance and timely repairs, the usual response is patchwork fixes that barely last a season—often resurfacing right before elections as a token gesture. The case of Bajri Mandi Road is not an isolated incident but a reflection of a larger systemic failure, where funds meant for public welfare are lost in bureaucratic inefficiency, corruption, or misallocation. If tax money can’t ensure even basic infrastructure, it’s time for citizens to demand transparency, regular audits, and strict accountability from those entrusted with managing public resources.
The presence of sewage water mixing with potholes not only makes the road unsafe to drive on but also creates serious public health hazards. Contaminated water becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-causing organisms, putting the entire community at risk of outbreaks like dengue, malaria, and cholera. Businesses in the area also suffer, as poor road conditions drive away customers and damage goods in transit. Meanwhile, citizens continue paying road taxes, fuel taxes, and GST, wondering why there is no accountability for such blatant neglect.
What makes the situation even more frustrating is the lack of urgency from the authorities. Instead of proactive maintenance and timely repairs, the usual response is patchwork fixes that barely last a season—often resurfacing right before elections as a token gesture. The case of Bajri Mandi Road is not an isolated incident but a reflection of a larger systemic failure, where funds meant for public welfare are lost in bureaucratic inefficiency, corruption, or misallocation. If tax money can’t ensure even basic infrastructure, it’s time for citizens to demand transparency, regular audits, and strict accountability from those entrusted with managing public resources.