Gurugram MLA releases infra report, locals question claims

Speaking about sanitation, Mukesh Sharma introduced the “Swachh Gurugram—Swasth Gurugram” campaign to streamline waste management

Published on: Feb 8, 2025, 07:02:13 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Bharatiaya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma marked his 100th day in office by presenting a report on the development initiatives undertaken since his election. At a press conference, he released a booklet titled, “100 Days Bemisaal,” highlighting achievements in infrastructure, sanitation, and public safety. Sharma claimed his tenure has prioritised civic issues and urban governance improvements.

At a press conference, Mukesh Sharma released a booklet titled, “100 Days Bemisaal,” highlighting achievements in infrastructure, sanitation, and public safety. (HT Photo)

Speaking about sanitation, he introduced the “Swachh Gurugram—Swasth Gurugram” campaign to streamline waste management. “Garbage clearance has improved with the removal of long-pending waste heaps at Sector 12 Chowk, two Jatayu cleaning machines for mechanised sweeping, and five garbage collection vehicles deployed in Wazirabad,” Sharma stated. He added that 250 waste carts were installed across the city and urged residents to participate in cleanliness efforts.

However, residents countered his claims, citing persistent waste management issues. “There has been no significant improvement in garbage collection. Heaps of waste are still lying in multiple areas, especially in old Gurugram, and the municipal corporation is struggling with efficiency,” said Rajkumar Yadav, RWA president of Sector 46. Sunita Kapoor, a Jyoti Park resident, added, “The sanitation workers are irregular, and waste management in our colony is completely ignored. While announcements of cleanliness drives are made, on-ground implementation remains poor.”

Sharma also highlighted a ₹1.47 crore road project in Sector 45, ongoing sewer cleaning in Wazirabad and Sushant Lok 1, and the dedication of Gurugram’s 700-bed government hospital to Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Despite some progress, residents remain sceptical about sanitation improvements, questioning the on-ground execution of policies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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