Once a cherished green haven, Shankar Nagar Garden now lies in utter ruin — locked since June 20 under the false pretense of “maintenance” and crumbling under sheer administrative neglect.
“This isn’t maintenance, it’s abandonment,” fumes R.K. Gangajaliwale, a senior resident forced to walk to Shivaji Nagar Garden, crossing traffic-heavy roads. He and others blame the NMC Garden Department and Superintendent Amol Chorpagar for the garden’s collapse.
The list of failures is staggering: the fountain has never worked, the toilet is unusable, and snakes crawl freely from overgrown areas — with locals forced to pay out of pocket for private removal.
The ramp is broken, the walking track is a muddy death trap, benches are smashed, and the bamboo hut is a safety hazard. The lawn is dead due to zero watering, and motorbikes block the gate daily, endangering senior citizens.
“This isn’t mismanagement; it’s criminal negligence,” says Subhash Bakhare. Alongside residents like Wazalwar, Mahurkar, Agnihotri, Kane, and Patel, citizens are demanding immediate action and full accountability.
Despite repeated complaints, NMC has done nothing. No repair, no presence, no explanation.
If this is how the city treats its public spaces and its elderly — it’s not just a garden dying, it’s public trust.
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