Mohali, July 25 -- With Mohali grappling with a mounting solid waste crisis, city mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu on Wednesday blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for the delay in executing the much-needed Solid Waste Management Project at Samgoli, Dera Bassi, claiming it is stuck in bureaucratic red tape.

Addressing a press conference, Sidhu said the issue had become critical for the health and sanitation of Mohali residents. "The city generates over 150 tonnes of waste daily, while the current waste management contract only covers 100 tonnes. As a result, garbage piles are accumulating across several locations, spreading foul odour and posing serious health risks," he said.

"Mohali currently has no official dumping ground. Waste is ...