Chandigarh Congress has expressed its deep anguish and pain at merciless demolishing of hundreds of hutments of poor inhabitants of sector 25 Chandigarh.

Terming the bulldozing of the huts in sector 25 as a cruel blow on the poor people, Rajiv Sharma, spokesperson of Chandigarh Congress, stated that it has been proved once again that the BJP is against the welfare and development of economically weaker sections and middle classes. While the BJP governments have been providing a myriad of facilities to the rich people one after the other, no effective welfare scheme for the common people has been implemented in the city. He alleged that not a single housing scheme for the poor and the middle classes has been announced in the last 11 years, which has put a tremendous pressure on existing housing infrastructure. The Congress spokesperson lamented that the administration under the BJP led Union Home Ministry is harassing the residents of the city by sending notices of penalties over minor violations in residential and commercial buildings, by demolishing the abode of poor people and by imposing new taxes repeatedly on poor and middle classes. 

H.S.Lucky, president of Chandigarh Congress, also condemned the insesitive action of the administration. While urging the UT administration to make alternate arrangements for displaced families immediately, Lucky stated that it is utterly inhumane to render young children, women, old, and infirm people homeless in such a heartless manner. He stated that it was Congress who brought dozens of Housing schemes to cater to all the needy sections of the society, while the present Administration under the directions from the BJP is bent upon evicting the poor from their existing abodes.

He urged the administration to see the reason and refrain from blindly following the dictatorial and anti-people orders of the BJP.

Chandigarh, May 5 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was speaking today as the Chief Guest at a “Financial Assistance Distribution Ceremony” organised for the beneficiaries of various public welfare schemes held here today.

The Chief Minister described Sh. Manohar Lal as a symbol of simplicity and modesty. He  prayed for his good health, long life, and a future filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. He said that Sh. Manohar Lal’s life is an example of dedication, honesty, and public service. Under his leadership, Haryana has made remarkable progress in public welfare and good governance. His visionary decisions have helped the state reach new heights of development.

Chandigarh, May 5: In response to growing complaints regarding water contamination and poor drainage in Maloya, a joint field inspection was conducted today by senior officials of MCC and public representatives of the area.

Following the directions from MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, the inspection team led by Sh. Sanjay Arora, Chief Engineer  accompanied by concerned Executive Engineers of Chandigarh Housing Board, Administration and other officers of MCC visited affected areas. The inspection team was also joined by Senior Deputy Mayor Sh. Jasbir Singh, Deputy Mayor Ms. Taruna Mehta, Area Councillor Ms. Darshana, and Councillor Mr. Gurpreet Singh Gappi.

During the visit, the officials walked through the affected areas, interacted with local residents, and noted their concerns regarding frequent water contamination and drainage problems, particularly during summer and rainy seasons.

Preliminary observations suggest that the contamination is caused by leakages in the water supply pipelines and the overflowing of sewerage lines, which has led to mixing of sewage with drinking water.

It was also informed during the inspection that, as per policy, the water supply system is to be handed over to the Municipal Corporation after five years of project completion. However, due to financial constraints, the Municipal Corporation has not yet taken over the system, which currently costs approximately Rs. 2.5 crores annually for operation and maintenance.

In the interest of public health, the Executive Engineers of the concerned Public Health Divisions have been directed to immediately test water samples, identify leakage points, and carry out necessary repairs.

The Commissiner and Chief Engineer of the Municipal Corporation have assured residents that prompt steps will be taken to resolve the issues. A comprehensive plan is being prepared to improve the water supply and drainage systems in Maloya, and remedial work will commence shortly.

Chandigarh, May 5

The Society for the Care of the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh, celebrated its 53rd Foundation Day on 5th May 2025 with great pride and enthusiasm within the school premises. The institution, established with the noble vision to provide free education and holistic facilities to visually challenged students, continues to uphold its mission of empowerment and inclusive learning.
The celebrations commenced with vibrant cultural performances by the students, followed by inspiring speeches that traced the rich history of the school, its founding vision, and the invaluable contributions of those who laid its strong foundation. The students also paid touching tributes to the pioneers and benefactors whose selfless service has nurtured the school’s legacy.
The event was honoured by the presence of Shri Dinesh Kumar Kapila, Sr. Vice President as the Chief Guest. Mr. J S Jayara and Mrs. Gursharanjit Kaur, former principals, graced the occasion as Special Guests, sharing their reflections and blessings with the gathering. Esteemed members of the school’s management and staff in attendance included Ms. Suparna Sachdev, Honorary Secretary, Ms. Aneeta Jayara, Joint Secretary, Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Ms. Prem Girdhar, Sh. Rahul Mahajan, Sh. Jeewan Chodha, Sh. Ashok Khurana, and Ms. Sangeeta Khurana.
The entire school community students, teachers, and staff actively participated and relished each moment of the celebration.
In his valedictory address, Sh. Dinesh Kumar Kapila fondly recalled the institution’s journey and expressed heartfelt appreciation to the donors and well-wishers whose unwavering support has helped the school reach this significant milestone.
Looking ahead, the Society remains committed to further enriching the lives of its students and continuing its efforts to uplift and inspire through quality education and dedicated service.

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Congress has expressed its deep anguish  at the unrelenting  imposition of taxes on the city residents, one after the other, by the BJP led Municipal Corporation and Administration

Rajiv Sharma, Chief spokesperson, stated here today that after the exorbitant increase in collector rates and property tax on the residential and commercial property, the BJP councillors hurried passed the bill to increase the parking fee. The BJP Mayor took advantage of the absence of the Congress Councillors, who had walked out to protest against the unwarranted celebrations by the BJP at a time, when the Nation was mourning the death of innocent tourists in Pahalgam. The Congress spokesperson alleged that at that time, only those elected and nominated councillors were present in the house, who always toe the anti-people approach of the BJP

Once implemented, the four wheelers will have to pay Rs  20 for 15 minutes to 4 hour parking time. This amounts to more than 42% increase from the existing rates.

Stating that no consultation was done with other stakeholders, the Congress spokesperson alleged that the parking lots in the city have become a source of corruption. The people have not forgotten the multi-crore parking scam that occurred a few years back, wherein the BJP councillors and leaders, who were under a cloud, were let off due to political pressure 

The Congress party urged the authorities not to implement the proposed hike in the parking fee. The party further made a plea  to involve market welfare Associations in managing parking in their respective markets. This will not only streamline the parking but will also put brakes on the rampant corruption in the parking slots.