Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Deputy Mayor opposes Rs 1,000-cr Mohali tender
The Deputy Mayor of Mohali, Kuljit Singh Bedi, is very upset about a big project worth Rs 1,000 crore.
He says this project combines many different types of work like roads, gardens, and cleaning, which is not good.
He believes it will stop local workers and companies from getting jobs.
He also thinks the project is made to help a specific company.
He wants the city to fix old sewer pipes and garbage problems first.
He plans to fight this project legally if needed.
Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi opposes a Rs 1,000-cr joint tender in Mohali.
He alleges the tender sidelines local contractors and favours a particular company.
The tender bundles diverse works, which Bedi says will compromise quality.
He highlights the need to prioritize fixing the outdated sewer system and garbage management.
Bedi warns of long-term risks and plans to take legal action against the tender.
- Who
- Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi
- What
- Opposition to a Rs 1,000-cr joint tender in Mohali
- When
- Tender to open on January 31
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- Allegations of sidelining local contractors and favouring a particular company
- Tender Value
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Current Tender Value
- Rs 792 crore
- Tender Opening Date
- January 31
- Deputy Mayor
- Kuljit Singh Bedi
- Issues Raised
- Sidelining local contractors, bundling diverse works, outdated sewer system, lack of dumping ground