BJP State Executive Committee member and former Phagwara Mayor Arun Khosla has voiced concern over the poor condition of the men’s and women’s washrooms at the tehsil complex, urging the administration to take immediate steps to boost cleanliness and make sure proper maintenance of these essential public facilities.
He observed that heaps of garbage have accumulated inside and around the washrooms, while the foul smell has made their use exceedingly difficult. Due to the unhygienic conditions, visitors are reluctant to use the facilities, resulting in considerable inconvenience, particularly for women and elderly people.
Khosla said that thousands of people visit the Tehsil Complex every day in relation to their official and land-related work. Many them are women and senior residents, who face particular difficulties in the absence of clean and functional washrooms. He emphasised that providing hygienic toilet facilities at public places is a basic responsibility of the administration.
Taking a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party administration, Khosla stated that despite repeated claims of providing better public facilities, the condition of washrooms at such a crucial public establishment raises questions about the implementation of these promises. He also referred to the Swachh Bharat Mission being pursued by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stressing that its objectives must be implemented effectively at the grassroots level.
He expressed surprise that despite the offices of senior administrative officials, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Tehsildar, being located within the Tehsil Complex, the difficulty had not been adequately addressed. He urged the concerned officials to make sure instant cleaning, required repairs, regular water supply and a permanent arrangement for the daily upkeep of the washrooms.
At the same time, when contacted, Phagwara SDM Dr Navjot Sharma stated that all needed measures were being initiated to address the problems concerning the washrooms at the Tehsil Complex. She assured that the matter was being examined and the needed steps would be taken to resolve the difficulties being faced by visitors.
