Ludhiana, Aug. 28 -- The Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) is facing backlash over proposals to spend nearly Rs.1 crore on the renovation and construction of the mayor's office and residence. The move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who argue the funds should instead be used to address more pressing civic issues, such as repairing the city's numerous potholed roads. This comes at a time when the MC is reportedly struggling to provide timely salaries to its own employees, further fuelling the controversy.

According to official sources, a Rs.62.5 lakh tender has already been floated for a major revamp of the mayor's camp office located in Zone D. The renovation will include a new Mayor's chamber, a personal assistant's offic...