Lucknow: Protests have intensified in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district after a video showing villagers manually removing tar from a newly constructed road triggered widespread criticism over alleged poor construction quality. The road, built at a cost of ₹77 lakh, connects the Kishni area with Basai and is reportedly still undergoing repair work.
The viral footage appears to show sections of the road surface being lifted by hand, raising concerns about the durability and standards of the project. Residents have alleged that the construction is substandard, claiming the tar layer lacks proper binding and can be removed without the use of tools, suggesting serious lapses in execution.
The issue has gained political attention, with Dimple Yadav of the Samajwadi Party highlighting the incident on social media and questioning the government’s development claims. The allegations have also brought the focus to possible irregularities and corruption in the construction process.
In response to the growing outrage, officials from the Public Works Department visited the site to assess the situation. Authorities stated that the road work is ongoing and assured that any deficiencies identified during inspection would be addressed.
The incident has added to scrutiny over infrastructure quality in the region, as residents continue to demand accountability and durable public works.