From sewage problem to clean roads, a study in contrasts and great divide

Matiala, one of the largest constituencies with the highest number of wards and a population of over four lakh, is a reflection of the economic and social divide that exists in the area.

- Shradha Chettri

New Delhi: In the urban parts, consisting largely of cooperative societies that include the sectors of Dwarka, residents have hardly anything to complain about. However, in other wards, which comprise a rural population, locals struggle with overflowing sewage, damaged streets, garbage strewn on the road and the lack of basic health facilities like dispensaries.

The constituency, which had seven wards before delimitation, has six wards now — Nangli Sakrawati, Kakrola, Matiala, Dwarka A, Dwarka B and Chhawla. Ghumanhera ward has been merged with Chhawla.

Om Prakash, a resident of Nanak Heri village that falls on the Delhi border, is worried it would now be even more difficult to get problems addressed. This village was part of Ghumanhera ward, and Deepak Mehra, an independent, was the councillor. Mehra later joined AAP.