Concerns Raised Over Poor Road Quality in Mohali by Former Councillor
‘Asked to withdraw complaint’: Mohali ex-councillor questions road quality
The Indian Express
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Manjeet Singh Sethi, a former councillor in Mohali, Punjab, India, has criticized the quality of a newly constructed road from Madanpur to Diplast Chowk, alleging improper layering and official pressure to withdraw his complaint. He warns that the road's condition could worsen with rain and demands a transparent investigation into the matter.
- 01Former councillor Manjeet Singh Sethi highlights poor road quality in Mohali.
- 02Sethi alleges he was pressured to withdraw his complaint about the road.
- 03The road, built 20-22 days ago, is at risk of further damage from rain.
- 04Sethi demands a transparent investigation into the use of taxpayer funds.
- 05Municipal Corporation officials have promised a thorough inquiry.
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Manjeet Singh Sethi, a former councillor in Mohali, Punjab, has raised serious concerns regarding the quality of a newly constructed road from Madanpur to Diplast Chowk. Sethi claims the road was improperly layered with tar and that officials pressured him to withdraw his complaint about it. Despite assurances from Chief Engineer Naresh Batta that the road would be repaired, Sethi warns that the condition of the road, built approximately 20-22 days ago, could deteriorate significantly with even a single spell of rain. He has cited ₹27 crore worth of government grant funds used for road works in Mohali, criticizing the poor quality of the construction and the repeated awarding of contracts to the same contractor despite unsatisfactory performance. Sethi is seeking a meeting with the concerned minister to request a vigilance inquiry into the matter, emphasizing that taxpayer money should not be wasted. Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sandeep Singh has stated that a thorough inquiry will be conducted, and appropriate action will be taken if any wrongdoing is found.
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The concerns raised could lead to urgent repairs and a review of contractor performance, impacting local infrastructure quality.
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