West Bengal: Citizens plant saplings in potholes, shame administration

Pothole menace has claimed many lives across India owing to indifferent ministration . People have std unique protests to draw attention to threat that commuters face daily. From turning Pothole site into colourful protest site involving mermaids, crocodiles and various mythic creatures to plantation, citizens of India are trying everything to awaken consciousness.

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In West Bengal's Siliguri, ro leing from champasari's Narma Bangan to Milan More, witnessed a unique protest when natives gared around potholes, agitated that ir repeated demand for repair work has t been pain any heed by ministration, and decided to plant saplings in middle of potholes to draw attention to crises. y also std a massive protest by blocking ro with banners and raised slogans against current government in West Bengal for failing to ensure safety on ros. y were heard saying how deplorable is condition of ro and is prone to accidents.

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As soon as word spre about creative protest, police from nearby police station Prhan Nagar, reached spot to disperse people. protesters remained unbridled, continued with ir protest and even vowed to st even a bigger demonstration if ros are t repaired anytime soon. Below are pictures:

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Potholes in India have claimed a whopping 11, 386 lives (approx) all over country in past four years. This number translates to roughly seven deaths, each day, across country. This data was compiled by Ministry of Ro Transport and Highways. Uttar Presh recorded highest number of deaths due to potholes at 3,428, closely followed by Maharashtra at 1,410 deaths, followed by Mhya Presh (1,244)  West Bengal (783), Bihar (659), Gujarat (597), Andhra Presh (497), Tamil Nu (481) and Punjab (367). actual numbers might be far grimmer as many cases often go unreported Recently, Artist Nanjundaswamy posted a satirical video on Bengaluru pothole menace to increase awareness and remind Bengaluru municipal corporation about promises me for years w to ericate pothole hazard. video showcased an individual dressed up as an astronaut, fake moonwalking, around streets of Bengaluru’s Heriohalli.

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