Congress Councillor Raises Alarm Over Pending Projects in Ward 82
Opposition councillors continue to target the Municipal Corporation (MC) over alleged delays in development works across Ludhiana. On Tuesday, Congress councillor Arun Sharma highlighted the stalled civic projects in Ward No. 82, claiming that repeated representations to the authorities have failed to yield results.
Sharma alleged that several development works, particularly road construction projects in Fatehganj Mohalla and Tilak Nagar, have remained incomplete for months, causing significant inconvenience to residents.
Social Media Outburst Over Neglect
Expressing his resentment, the councillor went live on social media and accused MC officials of ignoring his repeated requests. He claimed that a contractor had begun laying water supply pipelines in Fatehganj Mohalla but abandoned the work midway. Despite repeatedly urging the contractor and civic officials over the past five months to complete the project, no action has been taken, he alleged.
Sharma further claimed that the construction of streets in Tilak Nagar was inaugurated about one-and-a-half months ago, but work has yet to commence. He said residents fear that with the onset of the monsoon, the condition of damaged roads will deteriorate further, making commuting difficult.
Demand for Elected Representative Involvement in Inspections
The councillor also urged the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to involve elected representatives during field inspections. He said councillors, being familiar with issues in their respective wards, can provide a more accurate assessment of the ground situation. He alleged that officials might not always present the actual condition of an area during inspections.
Sharma maintained that if the civic body wants to improve the pace of development works and address public grievances effectively, it should work in close coordination with elected councillors, who remain in regular contact with residents and are well aware of local concerns.
