Opposition Protests with Anti-Pakistan Slogans at Chandigarh Municipal Meeting

Chandigarh: dramatic turn of events at the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting, opposition members raised their voices against Pakistan, chanting anti-Pakistan slogans. The issue of property tax took center stage as councillors, particularly from the opposition, staged a protest against the administration’s decision to increase the tax burden on residents. The protest was intensified by the councillors, who wore black clothes in solidarity with the affected citizens, symbolizing their dissatisfaction with the current administration’s policies.

The protest was not just about property tax. The opposition also used the platform to voice their concerns over the rising financial burden on common citizens, with the increase in taxes making it harder for them to manage their livelihoods. The demonstrators claimed that the tax hike would disproportionately impact middle-class families, and they called on the municipal administration to reconsider the decision.

The administration, however, remained firm in its stance, defending the property tax hike as necessary for the city’s infrastructure and development. In response to the opposition’s demands, the administration announced a financial allocation of ₹238 crore, earmarked for various civic projects aimed at improving the city’s infrastructure and services. The announcement was made during the heated session and was aimed at countering the opposition’s claims that the tax hike would not result in tangible improvements for the residents.

While the protest dominated the meeting, it also highlighted the ongoing tensions between the ruling and opposition parties over the fiscal management of the city. The opposition’s anti-Pakistan slogans added an additional layer of complexity, signaling political undertones beyond the immediate issue of property tax. This was an attempt to address broader national concerns, reflecting the political climate in the region.

The meeting ended with mixed reactions from the public, with some applauding the opposition for raising their voices against the government’s policies, while others criticized the political theatrics involved. The debate over property tax is far from over, and both the administration and opposition are expected to continue their battle in the upcoming sessions of the Municipal Corporation