Valmiki Bhawan revamp late, Ludhiana MC chief threatens to blacklist contractor.
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During a site inspection on Wednesday, Dachalwal directed officials and the contractor to expedite the work and meet the revised completion deadline of October 7, 2025, coinciding with Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. "If there's no visible progress in the coming days, the contractor will be debarred, and action will be taken against responsible officials," he said, adding that the Municipal Corporation (MC) would not tolerate further delays.
Dachalwal was accompanied by Superintending Engineer Praveen Singla, Executive Engineer Narain Das, CSO Ashwani Sahota and the contractor during the inspection. Originally built by the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), the Valmiki Bhawan is undergoing a major facelift under the city's civic agency.
Dachalwal said he is personally monitoring all ongoing infrastructure projects and has instructed staff to ensure timely delivery without compromising on quality.
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