Chandigarh:- Senior Deputy Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Jasbir Singh Bunty, has strongly opposed the proposal of the Municipal Corporation to beat drums outside the houses of people who throw garbage, in order to publicly shame them. He stated that insulting any citizen—whether young or old, rich or poor—sets a wrong precedent, and the Congress Party does not support such actions in any form.
In his official statement, Mr. Jasbir Singh Bunty said, “Our aim is to keep Chandigarh clean, not to embarrass or humiliate people. Cleanliness comes through awareness and citizen participation, not through public shaming.”
He appealed to the citizens that if anyone is seen throwing garbage in public places, their photo or information should be shared with the Municipal Corporation so that the area inspector can visit the spot and counsel the person to follow the rules and not repeat such behaviour.
He further said that just as Indore has consistently secured the first position in the national cleanliness rankings for several years, we also aspire for Chandigarh to become the Number-1 clean city in the country. For this, it is essential that every citizen stays aware, understands their responsibilities, and actively participates with the Municipal Corporation to maintain cleanliness in the city.
In conclusion, the Congress Party made it clear that it fully supports making Chandigarh clean and beautiful through public awareness and positive participation, without humiliating any citizen.