The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's General House meeting turned tense on Thursday as opposition councillors demanded action on waterlogging and poor drainage following recent rains in the city.
The session began with Mayor Saurabh Joshi announcing that all agendas passed in the previous meeting had been withdrawn. He said these would be placed before the next House meeting for detailed discussion.
Opposition councillors demand waterlogging discussion in MC House
After the Mayor's announcement, councillors from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress pushed for a discussion on the city's drainage problems. They raised concerns about waterlogging that residents faced during the recent rainfall.
According to The Tribune, the councillors highlighted the poor drainage system as a major issue affecting the city.
AAP protest outside Chandigarh MC office over waterlogging
Before the House proceedings, AAP members staged a protest outside the Municipal Corporation office. They carried placards and symbolic boats while raising slogans against the civic body.
The protesters alleged that the BJP-ruled MC had failed to address the waterlogging problem effectively. The demonstration drew attention to the hardships faced by residents during the rains.
"We raised the issue of water logging in Chandigarh and asked where MP Kirron Kher was and what was she doing to resolve the issue of water..." — The Indian Express
What the withdrawal of agendas means for Chandigarh MC
The Mayor's decision to withdraw all previously passed agendas marks a shift in how the House will handle pending matters. By moving these items to the next meeting, the administration aims to allow more thorough review and debate.
This move came after opposition members questioned the speed with which agendas were passed in the last session. The fresh discussion will now take place with full participation from all councillors.
Our Take: Waterlogging needs urgent action, not just debate
To put it plainly, the waterlogging issue in Chandigarh is not new. Residents suffer every time it rains, and the repeated complaints show that the problem remains unsolved.
The opposition is right to push for discussion, but what the city truly needs is a concrete plan. Withdrawing agendas and holding protests are steps, but they do not clear the water from the streets.
The MC must move beyond political blame and focus on fixing the drainage system. The next House meeting should not just discuss the issue — it should produce a clear timeline for action. Residents deserve solutions, not just slogans.
