Punjab: Chandigarh mayor sits on protest in the middle of meeting, drive put on hold
Indian Express·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi joined councillors in protesting against Chandigarh Housing Board's demolition drive in Sector 45. Joshi sat at the site, demanding the drive stop immediately. Congress councillor Gurpreet Singh raised concerns about residents losing homes despite administrator assurances. The Housing Board temporarily halted operations. CRAWFED, a residents' body, appealed for intervention, noting redevelopment plans exist until 2033. The organization warned of potential unrest among sixty thousand affected families.
Key Entities
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh JoshiChandigarh Housing BoardCongress councillor Gurpreet SinghSector 45CRAWFEDUT Administrator