'Sharm karo, gaddha bharo' campaign launched by TOK in Ulhasnagar
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TOK Chief Omie Kalani has urged his party workers, office bearers, and residents to click photos and record videos of potholes across the city and post them on social media using hashtags like #SharmKaroGaddhaBharo, demanding urgent repairs from the UMC administration and ruling party MLA.
Following his appeal, not only party members but also a large number of citizens have joined the campaign. Many are sharing pictures and videos with potholes, openly criticizing the municipal administration for its inaction.
At present, most roads in Ulhasnagar have been badly damaged due to the rains, making it extremely difficult for pedestrians and motorists to move around. Despite repeated complaints and promises from the administration to fix the roads, no concrete action has been taken so far, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate repairs.
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