No road through Baring College in Batala, says Capt Amarinder Singh

Chandigarh, January 30

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to find an alternative route for the proposed road in Batala instead of cutting through Baring Union Christian College building.

Taking note of the protests by students and locals over the PWD proposal to construct a road through the playground of the institution, set up more than 140 years ago as Baring School, the CM made it clear that the heritage building would not be allowed to be spoilt in any manner. Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa, too, had raised the issue with the CM recently.

The CM said the government was committed to protect the interests of all people, including the minorities, and would not undertake any initiative that would damage these interests. — TNS

Bajwa thanks CM

Chandigarh: Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa thanked CM Capt Amarinder Singh for directing the Public Works Department to find an alternative route for the proposed road in Batala. In party circles, the CM’s stand is being seen as snub to Cabinet Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, who supporting the Batala administration to construct a road through a college. TNS