On 31st July 2025, The Tribune published a striking headline: “Do you want Metro or no?” MP Tewari seeks clarity from UT Administration[1]. For me, this question was quite surprising because just a few months ago, newspapers were buzzing with updates: new metro routes finalized, project costs announced, maps detailing underground and overground stretches, and timelines of phased development.
That sudden uncertainty made me pause and think: what are we really asking when we ask if Chandigarh needs a Metro? Pondering over this question, I thought maybe this is not the right question to ask. A better question would be: Does Chandigarh and its urban region need a robust public transport system?
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