Concerns among commuters and pedestrians have been raised by the excessive quantity of giant flexes and party flags that are dotting the landscape as the city prepares for a sunday packed with political events held by all significant parties in the name of "Hyderabad Liberation." Large gatherings by the BRS, BJP, congress, and AIMIM are all planned, which will cause a spike of campaign materials similar to the height of electioneering.

While Union home minister amit shah is holding a public meeting at Parade Ground, chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao is slated to hoist the flag at Public Gardens in the morning. AIMIM will hold a bike rally at Tiranga, while the congress party is preparing for a sizable event at Tukkuguda that will include members of the congress Working Committee (CWC), the gandhi family, AICC president mallikarjun Kharge, and telangana congress officials.

"Sharp periods brought on by the monsoon could be dangerous to public safety, especially in bad weather. While political events are a necessary component of democracy, maintaining the welfare of the populace must always come first, according to activist and IT professional Kona Mahat.

A number of locals voiced their worries on social media sites like X, requesting that ghmc and enforcement, vigilance, and disaster management (EVDM) personnel handle the problem of huge banners and guarantee public safety.

"Commuter and pedestrian safety must not be disregarded. Accidents can be avoided by strategically placing and maintaining campaign materials, tweeted Narender Armoor.

Oversized banners have raised concerns in the past, which is why. These enormous banners occasionally fell onto the streets, risking the lives of people walking by and those below. A BRS banner unfortunately fell on a driver in June, inflicting damage despite his helmet and resulting in severe bleeding.

In addition to these dangers, these banners are irresponsibly left on the road, endangering both automobiles and pedestrians, according to Anjana P, a motorist.

"They occasionally block the vision, increasing the risk of accidents, or they get caught in the traffic, adding to the already heavy traffic. Additionally, the unauthorised and careless placing of such banners frequently violates laws, she continued.

Life-size banners are feared by commuters and pedestrians since they can make the situation much riskier, especially with the arrival of the wet season. Such banners are more likely to become dangerous projectiles during the monsoon because of the slippery surfaces and strong gusts that are typical of the season.

According to bala Swaroop of india Herald, "We're doing our part to call out the city authorities on social media because they seem to be blind to these dangers or continue to be unaware. We implore them to respond quickly and take corrective action in addition to upholding order during political events. Once completed, the deteriorated flags present an even greater risk.    
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SIBY JEYYA

17/09/2023 10:39 AM