Hyderabad citizens raise alarm over surge in political party flex banners
Hyderabad: Hyderabad commuters are expressing concerns over the surge of political party flex banners across the city, which pose safety hazards and threaten pedestrians, motorcyclists, and drivers. These banners are prominently displayed on main roads and poles, covering entire stretches of Madhapur and Serlingampally zones. The citizens urge the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to promptly remove them to prevent potential accidents.
While speaking to Hyderabad Mail, TG Citizen admin and a responsible citizen, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “Flex banners are dangerously placed along the streets of Madhapur, where previously the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance, Disaster Management (DRFEVDM) teams used to penalize and remove them. It seems the government has discontinued this practice, and officials are not responding to citizen complaints.”
Sir @Director_EVDM , are @CEC_EVDM @DRFEVDM working towards removal of dangerous flexies across the #Hyderabad city ?
Every corner of #madhapur and entire serlingampally having these deadly posters, wish @GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC act & remove it, tq #Hyderabad @HiHyderabad pic.twitter.com/oZiwevzUKY
— TGCitizen (@Citizen_TS) June 24, 2024
TG Citizen took to social media and posted, “Sir @Director_EVDM, are @CEC_EVDM @DRFEVDM working towards removing dangerous flex banners across #Hyderabad? Every corner of #Madhapur and entire #Serlingampally is covered with these hazardous posters. Hoping @GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC will take action and remove them, thank you.”
Lokendra Singh, known as @HYDTrafficMan, tweeted, “Hyderabad roads are unsafe for commuters due to large hoardings at busy junctions. Urging all stakeholders to act swiftly and remove them for public safety – MJ Market Jn. @GHMCOnline, @CommissionrGHMC, @DRFEVDM, @CEC_EVDM, @hydcitypolice.”
Prasad Ram responded to Lokendra Singh’s post, commenting, “Many have tweeted about this issue before. Today, a large hoarding obstructs the traffic signal at Tarnaka X Roads. This isn’t the first instance; such hoardings are being placed throughout the city without concern for road visibility or pedestrian paths. It’s crucial that GHMC and other authorities take prompt action. Why can’t departments other than the Election Commission regulate these? All parties use these banners – are they authorized or given for free? Social media shows widespread public concern on this matter.”