Representatives from over 200 residents' associations in Chandigarh, India, have expressed strong opposition to the proposed Bed and Breakfast (B&B) policy drafted by the Chandigarh Tourism Department. The policy aims to promote tourism by allowing homeowners to rent out accommodations in residential areas. However, residents, represented by the Federation of Sectors Welfare Associations of Chandigarh (FOSWAC) and the Chandigarh Residents’ Associations Welfare Federation (CRAWFED), raised significant concerns regarding potential nuisances and safety issues, particularly for senior citizens living in the city. CRAWFED chairman Hitesh Puri emphasized that while tourism is important, it should not compromise the peaceful living conditions of residents. Issues such as increased noise, parking congestion, and the potential for more commercial activity in residential neighborhoods were highlighted. FOSWAC chairman Baljinder Singh Bittu criticized the policy for allowing up to eight rooms to be let out without requiring the owner's presence, suggesting this could lead to misuse of residential properties. Residents argue that the proposed policy contradicts the Chandigarh Administration's long-standing stance against commercial activities in residential zones, urging the administration to restrict such activities strictly to designated commercial areas.