I live in the Republic of Santragachi, where even quick commerce arrives late. They took years to land in my hometown in Howrah from Kolkata, which is right across the bridge. It hosts a railway junction and sits close to Kona Expressway — a crucial connector linking Kolkata to districts and national highways. Congestion on Santragachi bridge (Soumyajit Dey)Though it took them over four years, quick-commerce did happen in Santragachi — something this town never anticipated. I live in the Republic of Santragachi, where life is chaotic, roads congested, and air polluted.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 05:35 UTC