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For example, a heaps of garbage can be seen at a playground situated on New Bagalur 1st Main Road. The garbage makes it difficult for children to enter the playground. “We have no other place to play. We have worked for the corporator during the BBMP election.

She promised us to develop this playground but nothing has done till today,’’ said N Manikyam, a student.

Most of the residents of New Bagalur Layout belong to economically poor category.

They demand ration cards. “We have been demanding ration cards for quite a long time. Many politicians have promised to do the needful but we are yet to get the ration cards,’’ said a resident on condition of anonymity.

Shortage of water is another problem for the residents of Richards Town and Lazar Layout and New Bagalur Layout. “We get water on alternate days. There no borewells near to our homes. Most of us are work either helpers or daily wagers. It would be difficult for us to fetch water at night from borewells at a nearby area,’’ said Wilson, a resident.

Due to lack of cleanliness, many people are suffering from fever. They complain that BBMP authorities have not done anything to end mosquito menace. “I want the health department officials of BBMP to visit this area. The pourakarmikas are not cleaning the open drains that are full with stagnated water. These drains have become a breeding place for mosquitoes,’’ said G Prabhu.

V Palaniyammal, Corporator, said that she had requested the BBMP Commissioner to take up development works, especially to fill the vacancies at the Primary Health Centre, to provide treatment for people who suffer from fever and other health-related problems. “I have already directed the garbage contractor to clear the garbage on regular basis. I will request the BBMP Commissioner to allot funds for the development of playground,’’ said Palaniyammal.