Swift road repair in Dubai sparks comparisons, criticism, and a fresh wave of discussion on India’s chronic pothole problem.

A viral video from Dubai has reignited a familiar conversation back home — the speed, efficiency and cleanliness with which civic work is carried out abroad, and the frustrating delays that often define road repair in India.

The clip, filmed and posted by Dubai-based Indian resident Reshabh Nagpal, shows the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) responding almost instantly to a pothole complaint. According to Nagpal, the repair work began within hours of the alert raised by his friend. By late afternoon around 4:30 pm, the damaged stretch had been cleared, resurfaced, painted and reopened for use.

Nagpal’s video captures workers levelling the road, clearing d

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