Having lived in Shimla for ages, I feel disheartened the way Shimla town has developed into. It looks like a ghost town. There are no civic amenities and whatever little amenities are available, are in the VIP areas where the IAS and the big boys of the state live. What to talk of parks and play grounds, there is no walking space in the city left to walk comfortably. One doesn't get any clean water through out the year. Clean water.. one doesn't get water through out the year. No sanitation worth its name in the city. The roads are clogged with all sort of vehicles. No parking space for cars. See the condition of roads in the city. They look pathetic. Even roads in Bihar are better than ours. No offence meant for Bihar though. While Laloo promised roads as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks, Shimla roads look like Ompuri cheeks. The list is endless.. Even the clean air, of which we were proud once is now missing.
To make a start, Shimlaites have to reject the present set of people who govern the city. In every elections, people vote on regional lines and not on performance. Congress have been winning for so long but has done nothing for the city. Give new people a chance. New people have fresh ideas. After all what we have got to loose!!
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July 8, 2008 1:12 PM
What sad news! I saw Shimla 30 years ago, and it seemed like a fairy tale town then to us kids. My daughter wants to see it now, but wonder if we would be very disappointed. Hope you get a better governance.
July 9, 2008 5:25 PM
Sad to know that,I studied in Himachal in Hamirpur and I have been to Shimla many times to visit friends,I hope things improve the next time I decide to visit Shimla
krishna
July 10, 2008 5:52 AM
That's a shame. I have fond memories from my trip in the early 90s.
July 14, 2008 8:14 PM
@banno
I would recommend not coming to Shimla now. At least you won't be disappointed and remember the good memories.
@Anonymous
Let's hope for the best dear friend.
July 30, 2008 7:15 PM
Hi,
Thank you for your insight. My husband and I visited Shimla nearly 33 years ago soon after we were married and have very fond memories of the place.
We are thinking of moving there and I was hoping maybe you could point me in the right direction. I am looking for a realtor/property dealer- so if you could refer someone I would be very grateful.
Thank you
my email is khannafamily@msn.com