Ludhiana: MC polls ahead, MLAs on project inauguration spree
Hindustan TimesWith the Municipal Corporation elections on the horizon, MLAs across Ludhiana have been on a spree to inaugurate projects, even for minor ones like installing tubewells and building public toilets. On Tuesday, MLAs Madan Lal Bagga and Ashok Prashar Pappi inaugurated a ₹12-lakh tubewell project in the Kesar Ganj area. They’re simply trying to score political points.” An MC official, requesting anonymity, added, “The list of 203 projects includes basic works like installing tiles, pipes and tubewells. The move is purely election-driven.” Ramesh Kumar, a local shopkeeper, said, “Leaders are focusing on minor projects for publicity instead of addressing waterlogging and waste management like issues.” Neha Sharma of Sundar Nagar, said, “These inaugurations are more about photo opportunities than actual development.”
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