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BROKEN: Missing railings, pedestrian-unfriendly footpaths, potholed roads…

By Kalki, a concerned citizen As Mysureans are gearing up to soak in Dasara festivities, the official and political machinery are also gearing up for the annual ritual of last-minute hasty and…

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Published September 15, 2018 · 9 min read
broken: missing railings, pede

By Kalki, a concerned citizen

As Mysureans are gearing up to soak in Dasara festivities, the official and political machinery are also gearing up for the annual ritual of last-minute hasty and hotchpotch repair works on potholed roads and broken pavements, draining tax-payers money with poor workmanship and absolute lack of accountability. With just 25 days to go for the ceremonial inauguration of Dasara on Oct. 10, this Weekend Star Supplement presents a sorry state of Mysuru with gaping holes on footpaths, waste dumped indiscriminately around the Mysore Palace and broken balustrades on Raja Marga. Ironically, the government has declared that it aims to draw thousands of tourists from across the globe for Dasara-2018. Take a look.

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