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Varanasi Officials Face Scrutiny Over Development Projects
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Committee reviewed 18 cases affecting seven Varanasi departments.
- Officials directed to ensure quality and timely completion of works.
- Dissatisfaction expressed over road and drain construction in Wajidpur.
A meeting of the Legislative Council's petition committee in Varanasi, led by acting chairman Ashok Agrawal, critically reviewed 18 public interest cases. The committee examined the status of matters concerning seven key government departments, including public works, irrigation, and municipal corporation.
Discussions covered various municipal projects like road construction, gym facilities, and park beautification. Committee members stressed the importance of acknowledging legislators during inaugurations and ensuring better inter-departmental coordination for effective project execution. Concerns were raised about inadequate responses regarding CC road and drain works in Wajidpur village.
Further directives included investigating development work quality, ensuring electrification in unserved hamlets, and surveying land for farmers. Officials were asked to provide photographic evidence and clear reports on case disposal to expedite the resolution of pending issues.
