Chandigarh, Oct. 9 -- Facing strong objections from opposition councillors, BJP-led city Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla on Wednesday refuted allegations of corruption in the Manimajra land auction case, accusing opposition members of playing "dirty politics."

Addressing a press conference, Babla said claims that she had rushed the proposal to sell Manimajra land "without discussion" were false. "This proposal has been placed before the House six times, and on each occasion opposition councillors either did not participate in discussions or walked out. The zoning plan for the project was prepared by the UT administration, and the reserve price was set by the estate office. The Mayor or municipal corporation officials have no role in this," she...