Congress Leaders Stage Massive Protest Over Manimajra's Civic Crisis
The Manimajra District Congress Committee organized a significant demonstration on Thursday, surrounding the Municipal Corporation office to highlight long-standing civic problems affecting local residents. The protest, which saw massive participation from both party workers and frustrated citizens, targeted the administration's failure to address basic infrastructure and service delivery issues.
Key Grievances Behind the Public Outcry
Protesters raised multiple serious concerns that have been plaguing the Manimajra community for an extended period. The non-issuance of house No Objection Certificates (NOCs) emerged as a critical problem, preventing residents from buying or selling properties and effectively paralyzing local real estate transactions. Additionally, the authorities' refusal to provide permanent water connections without completion certificates has created severe hardship for homeowners in this established residential area.
Other major complaints included dangerously broken roads that compromise safety and mobility, contaminated water supply posing health risks to families, and the complete collapse of the much-promised 24×7 water supply project. Protesters carried placards and shouted slogans condemning both the BJP-led government and Municipal Corporation officials for their negligence toward public welfare.
Leadership and Public Participation in the Demonstration
The protest was spearheaded by prominent Congress figures including Chandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee president Harmohinder Singh Lucky, who addressed the gathering about the urgent need for administrative intervention. He was joined by Manimajra District Congress Committee president Surjit Dhillon and Block Congress Committee president Sanjeev Gaba, all emphasizing that Manimajra's status as an old, well-established locality makes the completion certificate requirement unreasonable and oppressive.
A substantial number of Congress workers and local residents joined the demonstration, reflecting widespread public anger over the deteriorating civic conditions. The collective demand focused on practical solutions rather than bureaucratic excuses that have characterized the official response thus far.
Formal Demands and Official Response
Following the vigorous protest, a delegation of Congress representatives submitted a comprehensive memorandum to Joint Commissioner Dr. Inderjeet outlining specific demands. The document called for the immediate restoration of permanent water connections without the completion certificate prerequisite, recognizing the practical realities of the neighborhood's development history.
The memorandum also insisted on mandatory attendance of officials at the Manimajra sub-office at least four days weekly to ensure accessible grievance redressal for residents. In response to these pressing demands, Dr. Inderjeet provided assurances that prompt action would be taken and that resolving the residents' grievances would become an immediate administrative priority.
The November 28th protest represents growing public frustration with civic administration in Manimajra and signals increased political pressure on local authorities to deliver tangible improvements in basic services and infrastructure.
