Supriya criticises delay in road repairs in Hinjewadi despite CM's assurances
Supriya Sule
on Saturday expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in road repairs in Hinjewadi and surrounding areas, despite assurances from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a meeting held on July 10.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Supriya reminded the state govt that the CM promised necessary decisions for road improvement would be made within 15 days. "It has been more than 20 days, and no visible action has been taken. The road conditions remain the same — full of potholes, making it extremely difficult to drive," she said.
She also raised concerns over the overall state of civic amenities in the area. "Not just roads, but several basic facilities are in a poor state.
The govt must honour its commitment and act within a definite timeframe," she said. Her office told TOI that a formal letter will be sent to the chief minister's office regarding the issue.
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Hinjewadi, one of Pune's key IT hubs, has long faced challenges related to traffic congestion, poor road surfaces, and inadequate infrastructure.
The ongoing monsoon has exacerbated the situation, with large potholes, waterlogging, and crumbling stretches inconveniencing commuters and residents.
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Although the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority began some work in the area, people and opposition leaders criticised the slow pace of execution.
Earlier, Supriya, who repeatedly demanded a solution to the issue, also sought a meeting with the CM.
Following mounting complaints, the CM chaired a meeting in Mumbai last month and appointed the divisional commissioner as the single-point authority to monitor and address infrastructure-related concerns in Hinjewadi. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar last week visited the area and directed local authorities to accelerate the repair and development works.
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