AMRITSAR: Highlighting the deteriorating sanitation conditions in Amritsar, former BJP Amritsar Sports Cell President Manraj Singh Chhina (Jimmy) today led a symbolic and impactful protest outside the office of MLA Jeevan Jot, where large piles of garbage have reportedly remained unattended for days.
In a creative and sharp critique of the administration, BJP workers installed “selfie point” boards and nameplates directly on the garbage heaps, inviting public attention to what they called the government’s negligence.
Speaking to the media, Chhina said, “If the MLA cannot get the garbage outside his own office cleared, how can he be expected to look after the cleanliness and development of the entire city and his constituency? This is a clear reflection of the government’s failure.”
Chhina further criticised the recent statements by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who described Amritsar as a “holy city.” Chhina questioned the gap between rhetoric and reality:
“Just a few days ago, the Chief Minister spoke about granting Amritsar the status of a holy city. But the ground reality is completely opposite—garbage piles can be seen across the city. Before making big announcements, basic civic amenities and cleanliness should be ensured.”
Calling Amritsar a major tourist destination, he noted that lakhs of visitors come from India and abroad every year, and the current state of sanitation reflects poorly on both the Municipal Corporation and the administration. “The corporation has completely failed in basic garbage collection, ” he said.