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Kanpur residents rename pothole-ridden street 'Yamraj ka Dwar' in protest

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Frustrated Kanpur residents staged a symbolic protest by renaming a damaged local street 'Yamraj ka Dwar', meaning Gate of the God of Death. The demonstration was triggered by severe waterlogging and numerous potholes caused by rain damage across the city. Residents and traders blamed the Nagar Nigam for neglecting road repairs, with businesses reporting losses due to the deteriorating infrastructure. On Sariya VIP Road, a particularly deep pothole prompted a local legislator to physically enter it and remain there until officials arrived to inspect the damage.

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Kanpur residents rename pothole-ridden street 'Yamraj ka Dwar' in protest · ShortSingh