Ludhiana, May 31 -- Ahead of the bypoll, residents of Ludhiana West have expressed their anger over parking constraints in key commercial areas such as Ghumar Mandi, Model Town, Feroze Gandhi Market, and Pakhowal Road. Despite repeated assurances and proposals over the years, residents say that no concrete steps have been taken to resolve the situation.

Locals have claimed that absence of designated parking spaces forces visitors to park along narrow roads, increasing congestion and posing safety hazards. Traffic police routinely tow improperly parked vehicles, however, the lack of adequate parking infrastructure leaves vehicle-owners with limited options, say commuters.

While plans for a multi-level parking facility at Feroze Gandhi Ma...