Archive · 29 May 2025
Chhattisgarh's Empty Structures: A Monument to Misspent Funds?
Imagine the government built some fancy structures like skywalks and malls in Chhattisgarh, spending lots of money.
However, many of these projects are just sitting empty.
People are upset because they don't seem useful.
The money spent could have helped with things like water, schools, and hospitals in other areas.
Some people think that the money was misused.
Now, different political parties are arguing about who is to blame for these projects and the wasted money.
Numerous projects like skywalks and malls in Chhattisgarh have been abandoned.
Over Rs 1,000 crore has been spent on projects that are now largely unused.
Locals express frustration over the lack of utility and safety concerns regarding these structures.
Urban planners suggest the projects were not designed to address real needs, potentially diverting funds from essential services.
Political blame is exchanged between the Congress and BJP regarding the projects.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh government, residents, politicians
- What
- Abandoned projects, including skywalks, malls, and hospitals, costing crores of rupees.
- When
- Over the past decade
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Due to poor planning, alleged corruption, and misplaced priorities leading to waste of public funds.
Congress Perspective
BJP Perspective
Responsibility for the abandoned projects
Congress Perspective
The previous BJP government started the projects which focused more on flashy structures rather than real development.
BJP Perspective
The Congress has been in power for years; they should be putting these buildings to use.
- Total cost of projects
- Over Rs 1,000 crore
- Estimated losses
- Near Rs 900 crore
- CBD Mall Status
- Locked since 2019
- Bus stand status
- Unused for eight years
- Hospital status
- Not operational