Former Punjab Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu has strongly criticized local MLA Kulwant Singh, accusing him of betraying the allottees of Sectors 76 to 80 in Mohali. Sidhu alleged that instead of protecting the interests of the affected residents, the MLA is siding with GMADA and pressuring the public to pay an unjustified, illegal hike.
Addressing a press conference today, Sidhu condemned the MLA’s stance, saying, “Rather than standing with the victims, he is shamelessly defending GMADA—the very agency responsible for this injustice. Issuing notices in 2023 for a rate hike of ₹3,164 per square meter on plots allotted in 2001 is completely unjustifiable and arbitrary.”
Sidhu rejected the argument made by the MLA that GMADA was forced to collect the additional amount due to enhanced compensation to landowners as per a High Court ruling. “Why didn’t GMADA take timely action? Why was no such hike imposed earlier when allottees received NOCs, got their maps approved, or completed transfers?
Why wake up after 22 years?” he questioned. He also criticized the MLA’s claim that the previous governments stalled these notices, stating that the entire situation has resulted from the sheer negligence and inefficiency of GMADA officials, who must be held accountable—not the public.
Sidhu demanded that the unjust hike be rolled back immediately. “The MLA should stop misleading people by falsely promoting a waiver of ₹839 per square meter, especially when no official or written decision has been made. This is nothing but another attempt to fool the people,” he said.
Responding to allegations made against him, Sidhu said he has always worked for public welfare and resolved major issues without creating unnecessary drama. “Whether it was resolving the Landran Chowk issue, waiving extra charges for corner plots in Aerocity, or establishing new health facilities in Mohali, my work speaks for itself,” he added.
The Congress leader further alleged that MLA Kulwant Singh is himself embroiled in serious controversies, including illegal possession of panchayat land in Papri village—a matter currently sub judice. He also revealed that cases of fraud have been registered against the MLA’s company in both Gurgaon and Mohali’s Sohana police station.Sidhu said, “If the Enforcement Directorate conducts a fair and thorough probe, many shocking facts will come to light about the MLA’s business dealings.”
During this, senior Congress leader and former chairman market committee Kharar Harkesh Chand Sharma Machhli Kalan, Hardiyal Chand Badbar, Kamalpreet Singh Banni councilor, Navjot Singh Bachhal, Pradeep Singh Tangri president Block Congress Day Mohali, advocate Surinder Pal Singh Chahal retired former district attorney Pradeep Verma, Karamjit Singh Sidhu, former district attorney were present.
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