Zirakpur Chokes on Garbage: AAP Faces Backlash Over Privatization Row
Zirakpur is grappling with a mounting garbage crisis following a strike by sanitation workers protesting the privatization of waste management services. The strike, which began on July 28, 2025, has left roads and public spaces overflowing with refuse.
The pungent smell of rotting garbage now permeates the air, impacting the daily lives of residents. Mountains of waste are piling up, creating unsanitary conditions and posing health risks.
Residents are expressing their anger and frustration over the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s handling of the situation. Many accuse the government of inaction and a lack of foresight in managing the transition to private waste management.
The crisis is further compounded by the already poor state of road maintenance in the city. The overflowing garbage is exacerbating existing infrastructural problems, causing inconvenience and disruption.
The situation highlights the critical need for effective waste management strategies and underscores the potential pitfalls of privatization without proper planning and execution. The AAP government’s response, or lack thereof, is facing intense scrutiny as the crisis continues to escalate. This incident raises serious questions about the long-term viability of privatization in essential public services, particularly without adequate safeguards for workers and citizens.
