The dangerous S-shaped curve on Airport Road near Gurdwara Mata Sundari in Mohali will not be realigned for now. The agreement between the Punjab Government and the gurdwara management is on hold, and Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh has now asked the government to honour its earlier commitment.
Kulwant Singh raised the issue during the Question Hour on the opening day of the monsoon session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. He urged the Punjab Government to stand by its earlier agreement with the management of Gurdwara Mata Sundari, which is managed by the Budha Dal Samparday.
MLA demands alternative land for gurdwara relocation
The core demand from the MLA is simple — the government must provide alternative land so the gurdwara can be relocated. Once the gurdwara moves, the road can be straightened and the killer curve can be fixed.
Kulwant Singh directed his question to Housing and Urban Development and Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian. He sought a clear clarification on the government's stand regarding the relocation of the gurdwara and the implementation of the previous agreement.
The MLA's intervention comes at a time when the agreement between the two sides has stalled. Without relocation of the gurdwara, the realignment of the curve cannot proceed, leaving the road in its current dangerous condition.
What the hold-up means for the curve realignment
The S-shaped curve has been a known hazard on Airport Road. The plan to fix it depends entirely on moving the gurdwara to another location. Since the pact is on hold, the curve remains as it is.
Kulwant Singh's message to the Punjab Government is clear — honour the pact. By raising the matter in the Vidhan Sabha, he has brought the issue to the floor of the House, pressing the government to act on its earlier commitment.
The response from Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian will determine whether the agreement is revived and the relocation moves forward. For now, the curve stays, and the question of its realignment remains unresolved.
Our Take: A stalled pact puts public safety at risk
To put it plainly, this is a case of an agreement that has gone cold while the danger on the road remains. The MLA is right to push the government to honour its word. The gurdwara management agreed to relocate on the promise of alternative land — that promise must be kept.
Every day the pact stays on hold, the S-shaped curve continues to pose a risk to commuters. This is not just about paperwork or land allocation. It is about public safety on a busy airport road.
The government needs to respond with a clear timeline. Provide the alternative land, complete the relocation, and realign the curve. The MLA has done his part by raising the issue in the House. Now the ball is in the government's court.
