Jaipur: With Diwali approaching, 11,106 civic complaints remain pending with Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), including 1,087 related to non-functional streetlights, raising concerns over basic amenities in several parts of the city ahead of the festival.Of the total complaints, 6,999 concern sanitation, sewerage, drains and roads, accounting for nearly 63% of the backlog. Another 2,190 complaints relate to streetlights and illegal constructions.Around 620 of the 1,087 streetlight complaints fall under JMC Part II. Amer-Hawa Mahal, Kishanpol and Adarsh Nagar zones have reported the highest number of complaints about faulty streetlights.Ward 7 councillor Poonam Sharma said several areas remain poorly lit after sunset. “Proper lighting in residential areas and markets is particularly important during the festive season,” she said.Ward 39 councillor Ajay Saini said residents continue to raise complaints about streetlights and sanitation. He stressed the need for regular follow-ups to avoid repeated complaints over the same issues.Ward 45 councillor Subhash Chandra Nonihal said the civic body must address pending sanitation and streetlighting complaints before Diwali, adding that faulty lights make it difficult for residents to move around safely at night.
