In the heart of Delhi’s urban sprawl, in the very village of the capital’s own Public Works Department minister, the roads are submerged in stagnant drainage water this winter. The main artery beneath the metro tracks looks less like a thoroughfare and more like a neglected swamp. This isn’t a one-off lapse—it’s a flashing sign of broken promises, glaring neglect, and the chasm between political power and public service. If the minister can’t fix his own native place, how can the rest of the city trust the system?
“Hometown, But No home Fix”
Mundka is the ancestral village of Parvesh Verma. Yet even here, the main road below the metro is drowning in drainage water during winter—a basic infrastructure failure that raises serious questions about the so-called “model governance”.
“Winter Instead of Monsoon: The Alarm Bell Already Ringing”
If Mundka’s roads are flooded in winter when rain is minimal, imagine the deluge during the monsoon. The government knows the risk, yet the waterlogging persists.
“Political Power Doesn’t Translate into Public Fixes”
The man responsible for Delhi’s roads and drains is from Mundka. The fact that the village still suffers suggests the infrastructure apparatus is far weaker than the political headlines. The inspection tours and press releases may mask the on-ground truth.
“Drainage Neglect = Governance Neglect”
Water-logging and drainage overflow isn’t just a local issue—it’s a symptom of systemic failure: poor urban planning, lack of maintenance, and ignored complaints. For the residents of Mundka, this is everyday life, not breaking news.
“Promises, But Where Are the Projects?”
The minister’s announcements gleam—“New drainage lines”, “Modern road network”, “Urban-rural parity”. But in Mundka, the road below the metro remains awash, calling into question the delivery mechanism of those promises.
🧐 Final Mic-Drop
If you claim to lead the Public Works Department, start with your own backyard. Mundka’s submerged road beneath the metro is more than a pothole—it’s a mirror to governance that forgets the people who gave you your roots.
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