Chandigarh, Oct. 7 -- Member of Parliament from Chandigarh and former Union minister Manish Tewari has called for a "complete governance reset" in the Union Territory, terming the existing administrative model as unworkable, redundant and unsustainable.

Speaking at an event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday, MP Tewari said the current governance structure needs fundamental restructuring to make Chandigarh's business environment more efficient and growth-oriented.

"The governance model of Chandigarh is ossified and incapable of addressing the aspirations of its citizens," he remarked, emphasising the need for a directly elected and empowered Mayor-in-Council for a five-year term. He proposed that the mayor...