A tweet has gone viral showing a video of Taliban-ruled Kabul’s streets, highlighting clean footpaths, clear lane markings, zebra crossings, proper parking boards, and dust-free roads.
The user wrote and tagged to the CM of Telangana Revanth Reddy, “Footpaths, lane markings, zebra crossings, clear street-parking boards, and most importantly, dust-free roads. Forget about global cities, Hyderabad is missing these basic essentials. @revanth_anumula Hyderabad’s urban bodies need a major revamp.”
The video even carries a caption stating that Kabul’s roads look better than those in Bengaluru.
The comparison may seem shocking, but it shows the growing frustration of citizens in India’s major metros.
Cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai often struggle with potholes, unplanned digging, dust-filled stretches, poor lane discipline, and inconsistent civic maintenance.
For places that aspire to be global business hubs, these basic lapses are increasingly embarrassing.
In an age where the entire world is just a click away, such comparisons spread instantly.
People across countries can see the state of our roads, and citizens naturally feel frustrated when even conflict-ridden regions appear to maintain cleaner and better-organized streets.
The question remains, when will the system wake up? Urban bodies desperately need structural improvements, accountability, and consistent maintenance to match the expectations of a modern India.
Footpaths, lane markings, zebra crossings, clear street-parking boards, and most importantly, dust-free roads.
— Hyderabad Real Estate & Infra (@HydREGuide) November 22, 2025
Forget about global cities, Hyderabad is missing these basic essentials 🤦@revanth_anumula Hyderabad’s urban bodies need a major revamp. https://t.co/FsN90Ij714
