Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Pune Roads Repaired Ahead of Amit Shah Visit
People in Pune have been driving on roads with big holes that can break cars.
The city’s workers fixed most of those holes, but they did it faster when a very important man, Amit Shah, was going to visit.
Some residents are upset because they think the city only fixes roads when a VIP comes.
The city says it is fixing all roads and will finish by August 1.
The problem shows how city work can change when politicians visit.
The city also says it will keep the special route clean for the VIP.
Residents want the same care for everyday roads.
The debate is about fairness and how the city uses its money.
The city hopes to finish all repairs soon.
PMC repaired 1,134 of 1,188 potholes reported between July 7‑21 using cold‑mix and hot‑mix asphalt.
The repair effort accelerated ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s convoy route, sparking criticism of VIP‑centric priorities.
Citizens complain that daily traffic still suffers from dangerous potholes despite ongoing citywide repair work.
PMC officials say remaining potholes will be filled by August 1 and the special drive will make the VIP route pothole‑free.
The debate highlights perceived inequity in civic infrastructure maintenance and the impact of political visits on local priorities.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation and residents of Pune
- What
- Repairing potholes and prioritizing the VIP convoy route
- When
- July 7-21, with Amit Shah’s visit on Saturday
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To improve road safety and prepare for a high‑profile visit
- Potholes reported
- 1,188
- Potholes repaired
- 1,134
- Repair deadline
- August 1
- Special route
- Pune Airport to Maharshi Nagar
- VIP visit
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah