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Lucknow, July 21: : A group of residents from Hasemau, Malhaur, Laulai and Deoria staged an unusual protest on Tuesday by standing in stagnant, sewage-like water on the road connecting Amity University to One World township, alleging prolonged civic neglect by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation.
The protest followed light rainfall that once again submerged the stretch, exposing what residents described as years of poor infrastructure, inadequate drainage and administrative apathy. Holding the demonstration in the waterlogged road, protesters said they were compelled to adopt the symbolic form of protest after repeated complaints failed to yield any action.
Leading the protest, Akash Yadav said the residents had exhausted all democratic means to draw the administration’s attention to the issue. “This is not merely a protest but a reflection of the helplessness and frustration of thousands of residents whose repeated pleas for basic civic amenities have gone unheard for years,” he said.
Yadav claimed that if the condition of the main road was so poor, the situation inside nearby villages was even worse. According to him, roads in Hasemau have virtually disappeared due to years of neglect.
The affected road links Malhaur with Hasemau, Jagpal Khera, Bharwara, One World City, Khargapur and Shaheed Path. Running alongside Amity University, the route is used daily by thousands of students and commuters. Residents said the road was already riddled with potholes, which have now been completely submerged, making travel hazardous.
Locals alleged that the water-filled potholes have become a serious safety risk for two-wheeler riders, schoolchildren, elderly people and pedestrians, with accidents occurring frequently. They further claimed that the absence of street lighting makes the stretch even more dangerous after dark.
Residents said the area has been under the jurisdiction of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation for more than five years, during which house tax has been collected regularly. However, they alleged that neither a proper drainage system has been constructed nor has the road been repaired or rebuilt, resulting in severe waterlogging even after light showers.
According to the protesters, repeated complaints to the municipal corporation and other concerned departments have not resulted in any concrete action. They demanded immediate construction of an effective drainage system, complete reconstruction of the road and a permanent solution to prevent recurring waterlogging during the monsoon.
