A newly inaugurated clock tower in Bihar Sharif has become the topic of laughs online after it stopped functioning within just 24 hours of its launch. Built under the Smart City project at a cost of ₹40 lakh, the tower was unveiled during the chief minister’s Pragati Yatra, according to a report by Dainik Bhaskar.

However, the excitement was short-lived. The very next day, thieves allegedly broke into the structure and stole copper wiring, rendering the clock dysfunctional.

On Social media users are mocking both the tower’s premature breakdown and its lacklustre design. While some are joking about its plain and uninspired appearance, others are slamming the authorities for the substandard paintwork and finishing.

“This shabbily painted, poorly finished concrete clock tower in Bihar Sharif, built under the ‘Smart City’ project, had its clock stop working within 24 hours of inauguration,” auser wrote on X. “Guess the production cost? Only ₹40 lakh! Just 40 lakhs for this architectural marvel! Hats off!”