NEW DELHI: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led union and Haryana government over worsening civic infrastructure in Gurugram, calling it a “sink city” and “Koodagram.”His remarks came during the question hour in Parliament, where he raised concerns about recurring issues such as waterlogging, sewage mismanagement, and poor sanitation in the city.Speaking to news agency ANI after the session, Hooda said he had questioned the government about the deteriorating urban conditions in Gurugram, one of India’s leading corporate and IT hubs. “I asked what steps are being taken to address serious urban challenges. In response, Minister Khattar claimed no citizen is facing infrastructure-related problems and that all urban development schemes are underway,” said the Rohtak MP.Rejecting the minister’s response, Hooda added, “the real situation is known to the people of Gurgaon, Haryana, and even nationally and internationally. The BJP government, in eleven years, has turned Millennium City into a ‘Sink City’. Today, companies are rethinking their presence in Gurugram.”Hooda further alleged that many of the city’s core infrastructure projects were initiated during the Congress tenure and that progress has stagnated under BJP rule.“We are ready for a debate on this. The government must accept there is a problem and take corrective action,” Hooda added.Gurugram continues to struggle with seasonal flooding, traffic congestion, and waste management, despite its reputation as a business and technology hub.
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