Critics argue that the capital’s infrastructure struggles to keep pace with demand, with frequent reports of overcrowded public transport, unreliable services, and a lack of adequate housing. Long-standing issues like traffic congestion and air pollution persist despite repeated promises of improvement, leaving residents frustrated over broken commitments. While some developments have been announced, skeptics question whether they will address the root causes of the city’s systemic challenges. The debate over whether the capital’s problems are manageable or fundamentally unsolvable continues to dominate public discourse.


Complaining about the capital is a national pastime — for good reason