Parvesh Sharma

LOCATED between Sangrur and Ludhiana, rail and road connectivity has always been an advantage for the residents of Dhuri constituency. Still, many complain about the lack of basic amenities and a railway underbridge (RUB) has been a long-pending demand of city residents.

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“Things have improved, but still there are many villages where healthcare facilities are not up to the mark. The government should appoint heart and other specialist doctors at hospitals here as treatment in private facilities is costly,” said Gurmukh Singh, a resident of Dhuri.

He said lack of RUB had been leading to serious problems for local residents. “Whenever a train passes by, there is a long traffic jam in the main market. Besides, lack of bus services from rural areas is another major issue locals have been facing,” he said.

“There is usually a long traffic jam in the heart of the city. Since we have to cross the railway line as our shops are on the other side of the track, much of our time is wasted while waiting here. If we go through the other side, it takes longer,” said a local shopkeeper.