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Politics
Congress councillors stage dharna in Amritsar demanding solutions to local problems
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 04:46 PM
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Congress councillors gathered in Amritsar and began a dharna to press authorities for redressal of civic issues.
On a recent day, a group of Congress councillors assembled in Amritsar and launched a dharna to highlight unresolved civic problems in the city.
The protest was staged near the municipal corporation premises, with the elected representatives urging the state government and local administration to address issues such as water supply, road repair and sanitation.
Councillors said they would maintain the sit‑in until their demands are met and have called for a meeting with senior officials to discuss concrete remedial measures.
Local authorities have not issued an official response yet, and the dharna continues to draw attention from residents and media alike.
The protest was staged near the municipal corporation premises, with the elected representatives urging the state government and local administration to address issues such as water supply, road repair and sanitation.
Councillors said they would maintain the sit‑in until their demands are met and have called for a meeting with senior officials to discuss concrete remedial measures.
Local authorities have not issued an official response yet, and the dharna continues to draw attention from residents and media alike.