Gurugram's Monsoon Woes: Radhika Gupta Slams Poor Road Conditions

Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta has taken to social media to express her frustration with the road conditions in Gurugram, particularly during the monsoon season. In a recent post on X, she described the commute between Delhi and Gurugram as 'horrifying' and called for a serious reevaluation of the city's infrastructure.

Gupta is not alone in her concerns. Many residents of Gurugram have been vocal about the poor state of the roads, which often suffer from waterlogging, potholes, and traffic congestion during the rainy season. The Golf Course Extension Road, in particular, has been a major point of contention.

‘Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram deserves a rename — Pothole Extension Road. Or maybe Crater Connection,’ Gupta wrote, highlighting the severity of the issue. She further emphasized the need for a ‘serious relook’ at the city’s infrastructure, especially given its status as a hub for international companies and the high prices of luxury real estate.

‘I have visited most cities in India for work, but the Delhi-Gurgaon commute during monsoon is horrifying. This is India's Millennium City, and infrastructure needs a serious relook,’ she added. Gupta also took a jab at the city’s real estate market, suggesting that the focus should be on building better roads before bragging about ₹100 crore flats.

Netizens on X echoed Gupta’s sentiments, sharing their own experiences of the daily struggles they face. One user commented, ‘Thanks for pointing it out Ma’m. You must have also seen the piling numerous garbage hills in the Golf Course Extension Road. Where the prices of property are like they offer to live you in a first-world country, and the infra is like you’re living in a 100th-world country (not talking about malls).’

Another user added, ‘Gurgaon-Delhi or vice versa from any route, NH 8 or MG Road is such a horrible experience. I wonder if there is anyone looking at the plight of common citizens.’

A third user highlighted the systemic issues, stating, ‘Perfectly captured the daily nightmare for thousands of people! Premium real estate prices do not match the quality of basic infrastructure. Monsoon reveals systemic drainage and road construction failures that planning should have anticipated.’

The situation is not limited to Gurugram. Another comment pointed out similar issues in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, a posh area in the national capital. ‘Absolutely! And Vasant Kunj isn’t any better — potholes, waterlogging, filth everywhere. With metro construction in progress, it’s total chaos. For the capital city, some standard needs to be maintained — but it seems blissfully ignored,’ the user said.

The outcry from residents and public figures like Radhika Gupta highlights the urgent need for better urban planning and infrastructure development in these rapidly growing cities. As Gurugram continues to attract businesses and residents, the quality of life must improve to match the city’s status as a modern, cosmopolitan hub.