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Amritsar BRTS Project Completion Sparks Political Blame Game
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:34 AM
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Political parties in Amritsar have engaged in a war of words over the completion of the BRTS project, with each side leveling accusations against the other.
The completion of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project in Amritsar has triggered a fresh political controversy, with rival parties trading accusations over its execution and timeline. The long-pending urban transport initiative has become a flashpoint for political debate in the city.
While one side has sought to claim credit for finishing the project, the opposition has raised questions about delays, cost overruns, and the overall quality of implementation. The blame game has intensified as the project nears its formal conclusion.
For residents of Amritsar, the BRTS was envisioned as a solution to the city's growing traffic congestion. However, the political wrangling has overshadowed discussions on how effectively the system will serve commuters once fully operational.
The dispute highlights how infrastructure projects in Punjab often become entangled in political rivalries, with parties using public works as ammunition during periods of heightened political activity.
While one side has sought to claim credit for finishing the project, the opposition has raised questions about delays, cost overruns, and the overall quality of implementation. The blame game has intensified as the project nears its formal conclusion.
For residents of Amritsar, the BRTS was envisioned as a solution to the city's growing traffic congestion. However, the political wrangling has overshadowed discussions on how effectively the system will serve commuters once fully operational.
The dispute highlights how infrastructure projects in Punjab often become entangled in political rivalries, with parties using public works as ammunition during periods of heightened political activity.