Haridwar, Nov. 6 -- The Mela administration has enlisted experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee to conduct technical quality assessments of permanent construction projects underway for next year's Ardh Kumbh Mela. IIT Roorkee experts are inspecting major infrastructure projects across Haridwar, including new bridges, Ganga ghats, and the Mela Tower-2 building, a Central Command and Control Centre being constructed near Har-Ki-Pauri. The decision follows allegations by Opposition leaders regarding technical design flaws and the use of sub-standard materials in the CCR-2 building construction. "No compromise is being made on the quality of Kumbh-related projects. From third-party audits to evaluations by IIT Roorkee experts, regular safety and quality assessments are being conducted. Senior Mela officials and nodal department heads are also conducting routine spot inspections to ensure time-bound completion," said Mela Officer Sonika. However, the Congress party questioned the durability of several ongoing works. "Some newly constructed Ganga ghats are already showing signs of deterioration and appear structurally unfit to handle heavy pilgrim surges. Furthermore, funds are being wasted on redundant projects, such as beautifying intersections that were already renovated for the 2021 Maha Kumbh," said Congress national spokesperson Alok Sharma. Dismissing the charges, BJP Haridwar district president Ashutosh Sharma accused the Congress of making baseless claims to derail development. "Congress leaders have no evidence to back their claims. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring progress. Haridwar is benefitting from four new bridges, extensive ghat expansions, upgraded sewer lines, new power stations, and expanded railway facilities. Residents and visitors can see the progress firsthand," the BJP leader said....