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In the evening, Suresh was sitting on the platform outside his house, drinking tea. Work was underway in the lane to install new municipal lights, and the street had also been dug up.
Discussing Neighborhood Changes and Local Projects in Awadhi
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Street Changes
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Just then, Ramu, who lived in that same lane, arrived there while out for a stroll.
रामू
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Ram Ram, brother Suresh! Our lane is seeing so many changes.
सुरेश
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Greetings, brother Ramu! Come, sit down, have some tea.
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Handing over an earthen cup of tea, Suresh gestured toward the lane.
सुरेश
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I've heard that the street will be widened and new asphalt will be laid.
रामू
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That's a very good thing, but the digging is causing a lot of trouble for getting around.
रामू
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Yesterday morning, my boy nearly fell on his way to school.
सुरेश
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The contractor said they would finish the work quickly, but it has been moving slowly for a week now.
सुरेश
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If only the work were finished on time, the children and the elderly wouldn't have to face such hardship.
रामू
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You're right, but once the lights are installed, it won't be dark at night.
रामू
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And the drain is being repaired at the same time, so water won't pool during the rains.
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Suresh nodded, agreeing with Ramu.
सुरेश
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Yes, the officials say that as soon as the work is finished, the entire lane will be cleaned up.
रामू
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Then it's only trouble for a few days; in the long run, everyone will benefit.
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Finishing their tea, both neighbors continued to discuss the neighborhood's welfare.
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How do I discuss street repairs with neighbors in Awadhi?
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