Opposition parties stage demonstrations, accusing the mayor of Ludhiana of misconduct
Protests Against Ludhiana Mayor Over Allegations of Misbehavior
Councillors from the BJP, Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have been protesting against Ludhiana Mayor Inderjit Kaur for alleged misbehavior during an official meeting. The protests, which began on Friday night and continued into Saturday, were sparked by claims that the mayor showed disrespectful and undemocratic behavior towards BJP councillors who were raising pending civic issues [1][3].
The mayor, an Aam Aadmi Party member, has refuted these allegations, claiming that the reality is opposite and that BJP leaders misbehaved with her, including threatening and restraining her from leaving the office. Police have registered an FIR against five BJP leaders, including two councillors and the husbands of three women councillors, and about 20 unidentified people for allegedly misbehaving with the mayor and creating a ruckus [2][4].
The core allegations are: the councillors accuse the mayor of disrespect and ignoring civic issues, while the mayor accuses BJP leaders of intimidation and misconduct towards her. Despite police intervention and negotiations, the protests have continued [1][3][4].
BJP councillors have demanded a public apology from the mayor, accusing her of showing "disrespectful behavior." BJP district president Rajnish Dhiman stated that councillors were raising issues related to public welfare and deserved to be treated with dignity [5]. He also claimed that the AAP's time in power is nearing its end and that they are targeting elected representatives out of frustration.
Akali Dal councillors Kamaljit Arora, Maharaj Singh Raji, Pankaj Kaka, Inderjit Indi, Arun Sharma, Monu Khinda, Harjinder Lali, Vijay Kalsi, and others also participated in the protest. Congress councillor Gaurav Bhatti participated, stating that opposition must stay united against such actions [3].
The mayor alleged that BJP councillors had come to the meeting with the intention of confrontation. She added that one of their own councillors had appreciated her work over a message [2]. Ashwani Sharma, Punjab BJP president, reached Ludhiana to support party councillors and leaders protesting against the mayor. The BJP has threatened to gherao all MC zonal offices on Monday if the mayor does not apologize [2].
Tension continues to simmer as all eyes are on Monday's proposed gherao. The councillors' protests have been lauded by BJP leaders for raising their voice on public issues and questioning the ruling Aam Aadmi Party over civic matters concerning Ludhiana residents. The mayor has been urged to avoid such actions and apologize to the councillors for her conduct.
- The ongoing protests by various political parties, including BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal, echo concerns about the Ludhiana Mayor's alleged misbehavior. These protests, stirred by claims of disrespectful behavior towards councillors, have escalated over civic issues and general news.
- Despite the mayor's denial of such behavior and the registration of an FIR against BJP leaders, the protests persist, with BJP councillors demanding a public apology and criticizing the Aam Aadmi Party's supposed disregard for democratic norms. Meanwhile, cricket (a popular sport unrelated to the main topic but innately part of general news discussion) remains a temporary diversion from the ongoing political tussle in Ludhiana.
