Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey, in a meeting at the Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, June 12, threw a file in frustration towards an official, narrowly missing his face. A video shows Pandey visibly upset, scolding the officer and demanding him to “get out”.
Mayor Pandey expressed dissatisfaction with the negligence of Municipal Corporation employees during meetings, where blame-shifting is common. To address this, she organized a meeting between the engineering and health departments to identify issues and give clear directives. The aim was to prevent drain blockages ahead of the rainy season and maintain cleanliness in Kanpur.
नाला सफाई में फर्जीवाड़े को देख गुस्से में आईं महापौर। कानपुर महापौर प्रमिला पांडे ने बैठक में सफाई दे रहे अभियंताओं को लगाई फटकार।
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During the meeting, the mayor reportedly warned an engineer about potential accountability if drains were to clog during the upcoming rainy season. Pandey’s frustration stemmed from receiving a misleading report that misrepresented the actual situation.
The incident was recorded on camera and quickly spread across social media, eliciting varied public reactions. While some criticized Mayor Pandey’s behavior as inappropriate, others supported her actions, citing the serious problems caused by clogged drains during the rainy season and the need for officials to be held responsible.