Tussle between Mardan mayor, TMA employees escalates

MARDAN: A tussle has erupted between City Mayor Himayatullah Mayar and the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) employees’ union over allegations of corruption and negligence.

Both sides have been exchanging serious accusations over the past few days, using social media platforms to voice their concerns.The dispute intensified after a heated exchange took place at the TMA office between the mayor and the employees. Sources said that the TMA employees staged a protest, locking the offices in response to the allegations.

Meanwhile, Mayor Himayatullah Mayar, supported by local government representatives and Awami National Party (ANP) workers, defended his stance against the accusations.The tussle stems from the mayor’s allegations of negligence and financial irregularities in TMA contracts for the fiscal year. In retaliation, the TMA Employees Union accused the mayor of mismanagement and countered his claims with their own set of allegations.

To defuse the tension, a jirga comprising local elders and government representatives, including Imran Maduri and Abdul Aziz, has been formed to mediate between the two sides. Negotiations are underway to resolve the dispute peacefully.The situation remains volatile, with both parties holding firm to their positions.