Road to condo cratered for a decade, flat owners protest

Gurgaon: Flat owners from Unitech Residences in Sector 33 hit the streets on Saturday, seeking immediate repair of the approach road that has been lying in disrepair for around a decade now.
Carrying banners that read "no road, no vote", "road or a leap, give us a proper road!" and "fill the potholes, our patience is over!", the residents criticised the authorities for their failure to address civic grievances.
The road, constructed in 2014 by the developer, has deteriorated severely over the past few years, causing daily challenges for over 4,000 families. Autos and cabs often refuse service due to the dangerous conditions, and even emergency vehicles struggle to navigate the area.
Shilpi Gupta, a homemaker, expressed her frustration, saying, "Every day is a struggle as cabs and autos refuse to come to our society. What worries me the most is the safety of my kids, as the school buses refuse to ply this road and drop kids on the main road. Even during rain, they come home soaked. We are completely frustrated with the apathy of both the govt and the developer."
The residents said they have repeatedly raised the issue with the developer, district administration, MCG, and local representatives, but no action has been taken.
Pankaj Agarwal, another resident, said, "We are done with false promises. If the authorities don't act now, we are ready to boycott the upcoming election. We are firm in our stand: no road, no vote."
Vulnerable residents, including pregnant women and those with newborns, face significant hardships. Deepali Chawla, a new mother, shared, "After my C-section, I had to walk home because driving is too painful. Even now, reaching the hospital or going for just a walk is difficult."
The Unitech management had assured residents earlier that the road would be reconstructed subject to approval from the Supreme Court. A tender has been allocated, but work has yet to begin.
Vikram Bishnoi, president of the Residences Apartments Buyers Association, stated, "We are fed up with Unitech's slow response. They must address residents' issues on the ground, not just from the boardroom."
Another resident, Pragnya Arun, said her son recently underwent a surgery which made it very tough for him to walk. "But due to the terrible road conditions, the cab refused to come to our society, and he was forced to walk from the main road to our home. This situation has put my son's recovery at risk," she added.
Ashok Yadav, CEO of Unitech Limited, acknowledged the delay, saying, "We have bifurcated the work related to Unitech projects into various lots and are finalising the fourth lot, which includes this road. Once approved by the Supreme Court, repairs will begin. We will carry out temporary repairs till then."