‘Collapse of governance’: Cong, AAP hit out at BJP as waterlogging paralyses Chandigarh

“This is not just waterlogging — this is the collapse of governance. The city came to a grinding halt because the BJP has failed to create even a basic drainage and disaster-preparedness system,” he remarked.

Lucky further pointed out that nine out of the last ten mayors of Chandigarh have been from the BJP, yet little to nothing has been done to strengthen civic infrastructure. “The BJP has enjoyed power in the Municipal Corporation for years, but the condition of the city’s roads and drains clearly shows their negligence. Citizens are paying the price for political apathy,” he added.

The Congress leader demanded immediate corrective measures from the municipal authorities to restore public safety and prevent such chaos from recurring in the future. He urged the administration to initiate a complete overhaul of the city’s drainage and urban planning systems, ensuring that residents do not continue to suffer during the monsoon season.

“The people of Chandigarh deserve better governance and accountable leadership. It is time the municipal authorities wake up to their responsibilities,” Lucky said.

Meanwhile, the AAP also came down heavily on the BJP-led MC, saying that the downpour has “exposed the so-called development model of the BJP,” as flooded streets, stranded vehicles, and hours of traffic snarls left citizens struggling.

“For years, the Municipal Corporation has been under BJP’s control. Crores of rupees from the budget went into contractors’ pockets, yet the city neither got a robust drainage system nor a flood management plan. The BJP has treated Chandigarh only as a vote bank, ignoring the real issues of its citizens,” AAP Chandigarh president Vijay Pal Singh said.

He further questioned the utilisation of civic funds, pointing out that the cleaning and maintenance of drains were often carried out only on paper. Singh demanded a high-level probe into the alleged negligence and corruption, with strict action against officials and contractors found guilty.

“The BJP is only skilled in hoardings, advertisements, and sloganeering. Their real contribution to the people is roads full of potholes and waterlogging,” the AAP city chief concluded.