Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh has voiced strong objections to the Haryana government's Panchgram scheme, which proposes the development of five new cities along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. He argues that this plan mirrors the flawed development model of Gurgaon, where local residents have been largely deprived of benefits while developers and outsiders prospered. Rao, who represents Gurgaon in the Lok Sabha, expressed his fears that Rewari could face similar exploitation. He emphasized that despite Gurgaon generating a significant portion of Haryana's revenue, its growth has not translated into local job opportunities or resource benefits. Rao warned that the new cities would exacerbate existing resource shortages, particularly in water and electricity. He has already communicated his concerns to the Prime Minister and stated he would oppose the scheme if his views are considered. The Panchgram vision, which aims to create these cities on thousands of acres, has been discussed since 2018, with the Haryana government recently forming the Panchgram Development Authority to oversee the project. The state aims to transform the region into a modern urban hub, drawing inspiration from Singapore's development model.