Cong dismisses mayor's 1-Year 'achievements' claim as 'hollow'
Chandigarh, Jan. 25 -- A day after Chandigarh mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla highlighted what she described as the achievements of her one-year tenure, the Congress strongly rebutted the claims, terming them "misleading, hollow, and far removed from reality."
Addressing media persons at Congress Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky rejected BJP mayor's assertions, stating that the past year had been marked by administrative failures, financial mismanagement, and a series of anti-people decisions. He said mayor's tenure had become a symbol of chaos, insensitivity, and lack of direction in the history of the MC. Citing the Maloya Gaushala incident, Lucky said that within days of the mayor assuming office, eight cows and a bull died due to electrocution. He added that the subsequent deaths of over 60 animals at the Raipur Kalan Gaushala further exposed the administration's apathy. On financial management, the Congress alleged that the MC was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy, forcing it to dip into pension funds to pay employee salaries. Accusing the mayor of attacking employment, Lucky said several categories of workers were removed despite their service during crises. htc...
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