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India's Urban Crisis: Cities Unliveable Despite Infrastructure Spend

Indias cities, once renowned for their palaces and forts, now face a crisis of liveability. Despite massive infrastructure investments, cities like Jaipur, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi struggle with traffic jams, garbage, potholes, and pollution. Weak city governance, lack of funding, and state control hinder progress. However, rare successes like Surat and Indore show the potential of strong leadership. Without significant changes, frustrations will escalate, potentially leading to a crisis that could pave the way for a truly liveable urban India.

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