Newly inaugurated Anna Thidal stadium in Puducherry in tatters
The newly refurbished Anna Thidal mini stadium in Puducherry has fallen into disrepair due to vandalism and neglect shortly after its inauguration. Residents are calling for better security and maintenance of the facility, which was funded by the Smart City Mission.
Why it matters
It underscores issues regarding the maintenance and protection of public infrastructure funded by taxpayer money.
Miscreants have damaged several parts of the refurbished Anna Thidal mini stadium in Puducherry. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS
The Anna Thidal mini stadium, rebuilt recently under the Smart City Mission in Puducherry, is in tatters with miscreants damaging toilets, wooden doors, windows, floored areas and electrical fittings as most part of the complex remained unprotected and unused since the stadium was handed over to the Puducherry Municipality after completion of works in December 2025.
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