The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation approved a 1 crore plan for a new guest house near Rose Garden, with over 53 lakh allocated for furnishings. Opposition parties, including the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal, criticized the project, citing misplaced priorities and luxury spending. They questioned the necessity of another guest house, especially since a 22 crore civic center project, also including a guest house, was recently approved. Concerns were also raised about inflated pricing for decorative items and furnishings.