- Citizens in the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency are expressing dissatisfaction with their MLA and corporators, as revealed by a recent pre-poll survey.
- MP Murlidhar Mohol narrowly won in the Lok Sabha election, indicating discontent with current leadership in the segment.
- President Draupadi Murmu’s office highlighted poor road conditions during a recent visit to the area, with traffic congestion and bad roads troubling residents.
- The Shivajinagar constituency has the highest number of slums, requiring special attention to improve living standards for hutment dwellers.
- The area is home to numerous schools and colleges, necessitating enhanced security measures for students.
- Despite having the highest number of corporators from this segment, citizens feel that representatives have not effectively addressed issues in the Shivajinagar area.
- The BJP has gained ground in the area, with many main leaders joining the party in recent civic elections.
- Flooding during the rainy season affected residential areas, particularly slums in Patil Estate and Aundh, prompting complaints from residents.
- Construction of a multi-level Metro flyover at SPPU Chowk has faced delays, contributing to road and traffic issues in the area.
- The State Government recently intervened in the Mhada flood-affected people’s colonies issue, stopping triple tax recovery on repaired or rebuilt houses.
- Controversial proposals for tunnels through Vetal Tekdi and an elevated road have faced opposition from environmentalists, with the MLA yet to clarify his stance.
- Despite his role as a director of the PMPML, MLA Siddharth Shirole has not significantly improved public transport services, leading to increased private vehicle use and worsened traffic congestion in the city.
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