This is an archive article published on May 17, 2025
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No-confidence motion passed against Kharar Municipal Council president
In a dramatic turn of events, the elected councillors — who had reportedly been kept at an undisclosed location over the past few days — arrived at the council office around 1 am Friday.
Municipal councillors along with MLA Anmol Gagan Maan at MC office, Kharar, on Friday.
(Express Photo by Jasbir Malhi)
THE ONGOING political tug-of-war over the post of Kharar Municipal Council president has finally come to an end.
A no-confidence motion moved against council president Jaspreet Kaur Laungia was passed Friday with a two-thirds majority, backed by 18 councillors and two MLAs.
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The executive officer of the Kharar Municipal Council will now convene a meeting to elect a new president, which is expected to take place any day next week.
A few days ago, 18 councillors had submitted a formal letter to the executive officer, demanding a special meeting to consider a no-confidence motion against president Jaspreet Kaur Laungia.
Responding to this demand, Laungia herself convened the council meeting Friday.
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However, the outcome went against her, as the motion was passed with a clear two-thirds majority.
In a dramatic turn of events, the elected councillors — who had reportedly been kept at an undisclosed location over the past few days — arrived at the council office around 1 am Friday.
They were accompanied by local MLA Anmol Gagan Maan and Chamkaur Sahib MLA Dr Charanjit Singh.
Upon arrival, all councillors raised their hands in support of the no-confidence motion, effectively sealing Laungia’s fate.
Significantly, Laungia belongs to the Shiromani Akali Dal, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Anmol Gagan Maan has long been working to remove her from office.
Interestingly, AAP holds only two councillor seats in the Kharar council.
Since the president’s seat is reserved for women, former council head Anju Chander may be a strong contender to reclaim the position.
Responding to the political shake-up, Laungia expressed her disappointment, stating:
“The councillors who stood against me today alongside another party had once gathered at Gurdwara Daun Sahib and taken an oath to support me. They had promised unwavering loyalty. If they can break a vow made in the house of the Guru, then they are capable of doing anything. It remains to be seen how long they stand with this new party.”
Municipal councillors along with MLA Anmol Gagan Maan at MC office, Kharar, on Friday.
(Express Photo by Jasbir Malhi) 
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