Gurugram Waterlogging: Opposition, Residents Slam Haryana Government
Opposition and residents criticize Haryana government over Gurugram's recurring waterlogging after heavy rain, citing poor drainage and lack of preparedness.
A day after heavy rain submerged several parts of Gurugram and triggered massive traffic jams, the city's residents and opposition leaders have intensified their criticism of the Haryana government and local administration, questioning why the crisis repeats every monsoon despite years of warnings.
Former MP Brijendra Singh shared images of school buses stranded near Subhash Chowk and took aim at Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, noting that Gurugram and Faridabad—among the state's largest and highest tax-paying urban centres—continue to suffer from inadequate infrastructure.
Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda pointed to the city's soaring property prices, arguing that a fraction of that wealth could have solved drainage issues long ago. He referenced a recent ₹271 crore penthouse purchase in Gurugram, saying that if even a proper budget had been allocated for rainwater drainage 12 years ago, the city would not face such shame today.
Congress leader Sheilza Bhatia said the waterlogging is not new, asking why the same problem occurs every year when the vulnerable spots are well known. She also questioned the silence of Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh, asking where he was while the city drowned. Former Congress MLA Chiranjeev echoed this, noting that Singh had spoken publicly about his own humiliation but had not addressed the plight of affected residents.
Social media was equally critical. IT professional Arun Mathuria questioned the wisdom of buying expensive flats in Gurgaon without basic infrastructure, calling the city a bubble propped up by investors. Another resident, Krishan Jeena, sarcastically asked where one could find a boat after ten minutes of rain.
Neha, a 17-year resident, described stepping out to pick up her child from school as a moment of grief and helplessness. She said that after nearly two decades of paying taxes and building lives, residents are met with the same negligence year after year, reducing the 'Millennium City' to a stranded, chaotic nightmare.