Political face-off over development erupts in Mohali, mayor and deputy mayor at odds

However, the mayor’s camp has accused the Deputy Mayor of misleading the public and attempting to derive political mileage from routine administrative decisions. Leaders close to the mayor alleged that development works are being projected as personal achievements for electoral gain.

Sources said the confrontation goes beyond development issues and is also being seen as an early sign of infighting over leadership and ticket distribution for the municipal polls. Political observers warn that if the party leadership does not intervene in time, the dispute could prove damaging for the Congress in the city.

Instead of development initiatives, political rhetoric has now become the main topic of discussion in Mohali. Residents are concerned that this power struggle should not affect ground-level execution of civic works. The coming days will be crucial in determining how effectively the party leadership manages the growing factionalism.

Deputy Mayor accused of ignoring civic protocol

Deputy Mayor Bedi has also been accused by Mayor Sidhu of bypassing established Municipal Corporation rules and protocol. Allegations include rushing decisions without due process, remaining absent from House meetings, and not adhering to prescribed procedures, issues that, according to the mayor, reflect a pattern of administrative indiscipline.