Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Controversy over MGNREGA project near Fazilka DC's residence
There is a big argument about a project in Punjab where a lake was supposed to be built using government money.
The project is near the home of an important official.
A lot of money was spent, but so far, only a small wall has been built.
Some politicians say this is because of corruption.
They claim that the people who were supposed to get jobs and be paid are not being treated fairly.
The government says they are looking into the problem, but the politicians are still arguing about it.
This is part of a bigger problem where many projects like this in Punjab have had issues, and no one has been punished for it yet.
A lake construction project under MGNREGA near Fazilka DC's residence is under scrutiny for alleged irregularities.
The project was sanctioned for Rs 4.19 crore, with Rs 1.18 crore released so far, but only a boundary wall has been built.
Politicians, including Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar and BJP president Sunil Jakhar, allege corruption and mismanagement of funds.
The district administration claims the total project cost is Rs 10 crore, with only Rs 56 lakh released and a boundary wall constructed.
The controversy is part of broader allegations of irregularities in MGNREGA implementation in Punjab, with 10,653 cases reported but no action taken.
- Who
- Fazilka district administration, Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar, BJP president Sunil Jakhar, MGNREGA workers
- What
- Alleged irregularities in MGNREGA project near Fazilka DC's residence
- When
- Project sanctioned on March 4, 2024; deadline ended on March 12, 2025
- Where
- Badha village, Fazilka, Punjab
- Why
- Allegations of corruption and irregularities in fund utilization
- Project Location
- Badha village, Fazilka
- Project Cost
- Rs 4.19 crore (sanctioned), Rs 10 crore (claimed by district administration)
- Funds Released
- Rs 1.18 crore (total), Rs 57.85 lakh (MGNREGA advance), Rs 61 lakh (RDF)
- Project Deadline
- March 12, 2025
- Current Status
- Boundary wall constructed, no lake built
- Allegations
- Irregularities in fund utilization, corruption in MGNREGA works
- Political Figures Involved
- Sandeep Jakhar (MLA), Sunil Jakhar (BJP president)
