Residents across Gurugram, Haryana, India, are raising alarms after the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) floated tenders for manual road sweeping on March 31, 2023, the same day previous contracts expired. The new contract, valued at ₹6.8 crore for three months, is still pending as MCG awaits bids. This has led to significant disruption in sanitation services, with residents questioning the MCG's timing and management. Local councillors report a severe shortage of manpower, with only about 30 out of the required 150 workers available for duty. Complaints about the poor performance of previous contractors have also surfaced, with residents noting inadequate cleaning efforts in their sectors. MCG officials have requested current contractors to continue services until the tender process concludes, but residents remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these measures. Additionally, the MCG's plans to hire private agencies for solid waste collection have faced delays, further complicating the sanitation situation in the city.