Parvesh Sharma
BARNALA constituency voters believe that though their area has seen development of basic amenities, their preference to elect an Opposition party MLA delayed the pace of works.
The area has received funds for laying of sewerage and water supply lines, construction of roads and other facilities, but has not seen any major project of the Punjab Government. In October, Deputy Chief Minister OP Soni laid the foundation stone of a 300-bedded Government Superspeciality Hospital at Handiya here, but residents term it an election stunt.
“Why didn’t the government lay the stone earlier? It is being done only to fool residents. The project will not be completed soon,” said Satnam Singh, an area resident from the Barnala bypass.
Many areas of the city still face problems of drainage during rain while frequent traffic jams in various parts of the city is another major problem. Residents alleged despite the construction of a railway underbridge, there were many more areas where lack of traffic management caused long jams.
“Barnala has big industry, which gives employment to thousands. The government should give attention to Barnala to help the industry flourish. But we have not seen any special initiative by the government,” said Jasmale Singh, another resident.
Barnala: No major project in 5 years
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