Why Changing the Ruling Party Every 5 Years Never Fixes ’s Streets
Non-Partisan Fact Sheet: Potholes, waterlogging, dry taps & dug-up roads persist across every party because citizens have zero electoral control over the 5 state-controlled agencies running their street.
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1. Who Actually Controls Your Street in ? (0 of 5 on Your Ballot)
| Street Utility | Controlling Official / Board | Reports Upward To | Can You Vote Them Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO (Appointed IAS) | |||
| NO (State Board) | |||
| NO (State Dept) | |||
| NO (State Authority) | |||
| NO (1861 Police Act) | |||
| ON BALLOT • 0 POWER |
Indian cities generate 65%+ of GDP yet keep only locally—compared to 34% in Brazil, 40% in Japan & South Korea, 42% OECD average, and 51% in China.
3. The Non-Partisan 5-Point System Fix (Zero Tax Hike Required)
Mandate devolution of all 18 city functions & ban election delays beyond 5 years.
Direct 5-year Mayor commanding Roads, Water, Power, Zoning & Traffic.
Keep ₹35 of ₹100 tax locally (20% origin + 15% equalisation pool) with ₹0 tax hike.
Hold 25% of road contractor pay for 8 monsoons; release only on Ward sign-off.
Shared utility ducts + open digital tenders audited by CAG & Ward Sabhas.
“In , , , and report to the State Capital, not our ballot. Will you commit in writing to amend Article 243W from ‘MAY’ to ‘SHALL’, place all 5 utilities under 1 directly elected 5-year Mayor, and lock 25% of road contracts in an 8-monsoon Ward Escrow?”