Despite CM Revanth Reddy’s warning, sewage floods classic enclave junction Shaikpet
HYDERABAD: Even as Chief Minister Revanth Reddy issues strict warnings to officials regarding road maintenance and sanitation, ground reality in the Manikonda constituency tells a different story. Residents of Narsingi Circle are up in arms against local authorities, accusing them of complete negligence despite the CM’s directives.
For several days, commuters on the 100 Feet Neknampur–Golconda (Qutub Shahi) Main Road have faced disruption due to a drainage overflow at Classic Enclave Junction. Overflowing sewage has blocked nearly half the carriageway, causing traffic congestion, hazardous road conditions, and a persistent odor.
The Citizens Council has formally requested urgent intervention from the Commissioner, Zonal Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner (Sanitation).
Speaking to HyderabadMail, the General Secretary of the Citizens Council, Shaik Aarif Mohammed, questioned the role of the local circle-in-charge. “Even after the Chief Minister issued a stern warning to ensure special focus on sanitation and garbage-free roads, what is the Deputy commissioner (Sanitation) doing. Does the CM words doesn’t not count?”.
Residents argue that while the Commissioner oversees the entire corporation, the primary responsibility for field-level execution falls on the sanitation staff. “The CM has said so much, that roads and the sanitation department are now his priority. Now we cannot just keep blaming the Commissioner. Because he is the first level of command, the Deputy commissioner(Sanitation) and his Sanitation staff who are field officers are supposed to ensure garbage free roads,” Aarif Mohammed added.
The lack of response from the civic body has caused frustration among residents, especially given the Chief Minister’s recent emphasis on cleanliness and road safety. The drainage issue has created a hygiene concern and increased the risk of accidents due to damaged and slippery roads.
With the monsoon season approaching, residents warn that failing to address drainage and road repairs promptly could create a public health risk. The community now waits for action from the Narsingi Circle office to see if the Chief Minister’s directives will be followed.
