AAP questions Amit Shah's announcements ahead of civic polls

The Chandigarh unit of the Aam Aadmi Party has targeted the BJP over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit. Party leaders alleged that big promises are being made in view of the upcoming municipal corporation elections, while no concrete steps have been taken to resolve the long-standing demands of city residents.

Chandigarh AAP president Vijaypal Singh, councillor Anju Katyal, and Deepa Dubey said that people were expecting clear decisions regarding ownership rights of Housing Board flats, Lal Dora, leasehold properties, and rehabilitation colonies. They alleged that the Home Minister did not give any fixed timeline for resolving these problems.

Vijaypal Singh questioned why ownership rights of Housing Board flats have not been granted yet. He claimed that former MP Kirron Kher had stated in 2019 that approval had been received from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, but now the issue is being raked up again as elections approach.

AAP leaders also raised questions on the 24-hour water supply project in Manimajra. They said that despite claims of spending about Rs 1,400 crore, people of the area are facing water scarcity and poor quality issues.

Additionally, the leaders expressed concern over the apprehension of the removal of a colony near Dhanas. They said it is not justified to make people homeless during festivals and the winter season without any alternative arrangement or rehabilitation plan.

Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had inaugurated various development projects worth Rs 258 crore in Chandigarh on Sunday and attended the 60th-anniversary celebrations of the Chandigarh Police.

Key developments

• AAP questions Union Home Minister's Chandigarh visit
• Allegation of no concrete solution on Housing Board flats and Lal Dora issues
• Questions raised on the functioning of the 24-hour water supply project in Manimajra
• Concern expressed over apprehension of removing Dhanas nearby colony without rehabilitation