Arvind KashyapSolan, Aug. 26 -- The anti-encroachment drive by the Solan Municipal Corporation (MC) on the bustling Mall Road has ignited a firestorm of controversy, raising serious questions about the fairness, transparency, and conduct of civic bodies authorities.
What began as a routine operation to clear public spaces has instead spotlighted allegations of high-handedness and selective targeting, leaving the MC scrambling to defend its actions.
The outrage was sparked by a widely circulated video from Tuesday's drive, which allegedly showed an MC employee forcefully kicking merchandise off a small vendor's cart.
The footage has drawn sharp condemnation from residents, traders, and political figures, who argue that enforcing regulatio...