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Yamunanagar MLA Ghanshyam Das Arora has taken a significant political step to address the industrial stagnation in the region. In a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh, Arora presented a detailed set of proposals designed to revive the city’s backbone industries and modernize its infrastructure for the 2026–27 State Budget. 1. The Plywood Sector: A Battle for Survival As the “Plywood Nucleus” of India, Yamunanagar is facing a severe raw material crisis. 2. Green Mobility: Making EVs Tax-Free To tackle the rising pollution levels in this industrial hub, the MLA proposed a bold shift in transportation. 3. Rural & Urban Infrastructure Upgrades Arora’s proposal extends beyond the city center to the surrounding villages:

The budget meeting of the Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation (MC) on February 16, 2026, was marked by a rare and intense standoff between local officials and the district administration. While the ₹273.38 crore budget was eventually cleared, it was a session defined by scrutiny and visible frustration. The Standoff: DC vs. Discrepancies The meeting was presided over by Mayor Suman Bahmani and conducted in the presence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Preeti, who was also acting as the Municipal Commissioner. The “Silent” Councilors The meeting highlighted a growing disconnect between the city’s elected representatives and the administration.