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Bhiwandi NCP Uses Ganpati Protest to Demand Pothole Repairs
A political party held a special protest in Bhiwandi because many roads have large potholes.
The protest happened at Kalyan Naka, where traffic is heavy.
Protesters placed a large model of Lord Ganpati in a pothole area.
They wanted to show how difficult and unsafe the roads have become.
The party said about Rs 2.5 crore had already been spent on road repairs before the monsoon.
Its leader questioned why the roads became damaged again after the rains.
He asked officials to explain how the money was used and check the quality of the repairs.
The party warned that it may hold stronger protests if the roads are not fixed soon.
The Nationalist Congress Party’s Ajit Pawar faction held a protest at Kalyan Naka in Bhiwandi over pothole-ridden roads.
Protesters placed a human-sized replica of Lord Ganpati among potholes to highlight road conditions.
NCP city president Pravin Patil alleged that approximately Rs 2.5 crore was spent on repairs before the monsoon.
Patil demanded disclosure of repair spending, a quality audit of contractors’ work and action if irregularities are found.
Protesters said water-filled potholes were disrupting traffic and increasing accident risks, especially for two-wheeler riders.
- Who
- The Nationalist Congress Party’s Ajit Pawar faction, led by city president Pravin Patil, staged the protest.
- What
- A Ganpati-themed protest was held to demand pothole repairs, spending disclosure and civic accountability.
- Where
- At Kalyan Naka in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
- When
- On Tuesday, during the monsoon season.
- Why
- Protesters said potholes were disrupting traffic, creating accident risks and raising questions about the quality and cost of road repairs.
Key facts
- Protesting organization
- Nationalist Congress Party, Ajit Pawar faction
- Protest location
- Kalyan Naka, Bhiwandi
- Reported repair spending
- Approximately Rs 2.5 crore
- Main demand
- Immediate road and pothole repairs
- Accountability demands
- Public disclosure of spending and a quality audit of contractors’ work
- Safety concern
- Water-filled potholes increasing traffic disruption and accident risks
- Possible next step
- The party warned it would intensify its agitation if conditions do not improve
Quotes
NCP protesters
Participants in the NCP protest criticizing elected representatives and civic authorities
“The civic administration should make public the complete details of the money spent on road repairs and conduct a quality audit of the work carried out by contractors. If irregularities are found, those responsible should face action”
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“MPs, MLAs, Mayor and corporators, go into the potholes”
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