Ludhiana, June 10 -- With the by-election underway in the Ludhiana West assembly constituency, key civic bodies have come under fire for their complete inaction against ongoing violations in the area. For over three weeks now, officials from the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana (MCL) and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) have refrained from launching any demolition or enforcement drives, despite multiple complaints from residents about illegal constructions and unauthorised electricity connections.

Local sources report that not a single action has been taken for more than 20 days, which has led to growing frustration among law-abiding residents. Many allege that civic authorities have deliberately avoided cracking down on viol...