Punjab Issues: BJP's Ubha Urges Minorities Commission Chair for Urgent Action
BJP leader Hardev Singh Ubha discusses drug abuse, land compensation, and infrastructure delays in Punjab with Minorities Commission Chair Harjit Singh Grewal.
In a significant move to address pressing public grievances, Hardev Singh Ubha, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Punjab, held a high-level meeting with Harjit Singh Grewal, the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. The meeting, which took place at the Commission’s office in New Delhi, served as a platform to highlight a series of critical issues affecting the residents of Punjab and Mohali.
Sardar Ubha presented a comprehensive list of concerns, ranging from human rights allegations and public health hazards to infrastructure failures and unfair financial compensation for farmers. He urged the Chairman to intervene and ensure these matters are brought to the attention of the relevant authorities for a timely resolution.
Justice for Mansa Youth: Allegations of Police Misconduct
One of the most grave issues raised during the discussion was the tragic death of Daljit Singh, also known as Jeeta, a resident of Village Bhamme Kalan in the Mansa district. While reports suggest the death was the result of a drug overdose, Ubha brought forward serious allegations from the bereaved family regarding the police's subsequent behavior.
According to media reports, the police allegedly took the deceased's body and detained his father, Sardar Jarnail Singh. Ubha called for an impartial investigation into the circumstances of the death and the conduct of the police, emphasizing that the family's rights must be protected and the law upheld.
Environmental Crisis: The Mohali Dumping Ground
The meeting also touched upon the environmental hazards facing Mohali residents. Ubha highlighted the recurring fires at the Phase 5 dumping ground, which have become a source of constant anxiety for the local population. He noted that these fires are not just a nuisance but a serious threat to public health, contributing to severe air pollution and environmental degradation.
To resolve this, Ubha requested that the authorities urgently examine the situation and take steps to relocate the dumping ground away from densely populated residential areas.
Water Scarcity and Infrastructure Delays
The lack of basic amenities was another key point of discussion. Ubha pointed out a chronic shortage of canal water supply in several areas, including:
- Wave Estate
- Sectors 85, 86, and 88
- The villages of Sambhalki and Nanu Majra
He explained that due to the absence of a regular canal supply, residents are forced to rely on borewell water, which is unsustainable. He stressed the urgent need for a reliable supply of clean drinking water for these communities.
Furthermore, Ubha raised the issue of a bridge connecting Sectors 66/67 with Sectors 80/81 in Mohali. The project has reportedly been languishing in an incomplete state for six to seven years, causing immense inconvenience to commuters. He urged an immediate review of the delays to expedite the construction.
The Farmer's Struggle: Land Acquisition Compensation
Finally, the BJP leader spoke on behalf of farmers affected by land acquisition in Sector 87. He highlighted a staggering gap between the government's offered compensation and the actual market value of the land.
While the offered compensation stands at approximately ₹4.23 crore per acre, Ubha cited the market rate to be around ₹30 crore per acre. To protect the livelihoods of the farmers, he demanded a fair compensation of ₹50 crore per acre, requesting that the farmers' interests be prioritized during the valuation process.