Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Hinjawadi Residents Plan Protest Over Traffic, Roads And Water
People living in Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji say their area has serious traffic, road and water problems.
They plan to hold a peaceful protest on 6 September 2026.
Residents, farmers, IT workers and welfare groups are joining it.
They want potholes repaired and temporary traffic controls added quickly.
They also want roads widened and Metro Line 3 opened as soon as possible.
The residents are asking for a reliable supply of drinking water from Mulshi Dam.
They want the government to consider creating a separate municipal corporation for the area.
If officials do not make clear plans, residents may increase their protests in stages.
Residents of Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji will hold a peaceful protest on 6 September 2026 over traffic, roads, water and planning problems.
The Maan Resident Welfare Association has asked the Maharashtra government for time-bound action and a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Residents want potholes repaired within seven days, temporary traffic measures introduced, and key roads widened within 90 days.
They have demanded priority opening of Metro Line 3 by 31 October and resolution of land acquisition and compensation issues.
The demands include securing 2 TMC of drinking water, considering a new municipal corporation, and establishing regular government reviews.
- Who
- Residents, farmers, IT employees and welfare associations from Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji, led in part by the Maan Resident Welfare Association.
- What
- They are planning a peaceful protest and demanding time-bound action on traffic congestion, roads, water supply, urban planning and administration.
- When
- The protest is planned for 6 September 2026; residents have also proposed deadlines ranging from seven days to 180 days for specific actions.
- Where
- The affected area is the Hinjawadi-Maan-Marunji region near Pune, with proposed later demonstrations including a march to the Pune District Collector’s Office and Mantralaya in Mumbai.
- Why
- Residents say rapid urbanisation and development have outpaced the area’s roads, traffic systems, water supply and other civic infrastructure.
- Protest date
- 6 September 2026
- Main demands
- Action on traffic congestion, road conditions, water shortages, urban planning and administrative issues
- Road repairs
- Major potholes to be filled within seven days
- Metro demand
- The entire Maan-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 to open on priority by 31 October
- Water demand
- A sustainable supply of 2 TMC of drinking water from Mulshi Dam
- Municipal demand
- A separate municipal corporation for Hinjawadi, Maan, Marunji and nearby villages
- Review mechanism
- Monthly meetings chaired by the Pune District Collector and quarterly meetings chaired by the Chief Minister