A large pile of collected waste which has remained an eyesore in a residential locality at Pattom for the past many weeks.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is faced with challenges on multiple fronts and questions on its administrative capabilities even as the Opposition fronts have stepped up protests over a host of issues. The shortcomings have been noticed in waste management as well as in welfare measures.
One of the biggest issues ever since the new administration took over has been the large piles of garbage that are visible in many wards. The Opposition parties have alleged a lack of coordination for the state of affairs now, compared to a system of doorstep collection that was functioning reasonably well till last year.
Though the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) volunteers have been collecting non biodegradable waste from most places, these are often filled in sacks which are piled up in abandoned plots by the roadside. The delay in removing the piled up waste has been a concern for many residents’ associations. The administration has cited the shortage of vehicles for HKS volunteers to transport waste as one of the reasons for the delay in clearing.
