Archive · 16 Aug 2025
MNS Protests Delayed Opening of Pune's University Chowk Flyover
In Pune, a political group called MNS is angry because a new flyover isn't open yet.
The flyover is finished, but people can't drive on it.
MNS members protested by pretending to open the flyover themselves, breaking a coconut and cutting a ribbon.
They say the delay is causing traffic problems and making people's commutes harder.
The police tried to stop them, but the MNS went ahead with their symbolic opening.
MNS leaders believe the delay is unfair and are standing up for the public.
MNS protested the delayed opening of the University Chowk flyover in Pune.
The flyover, connecting Aundh to Shivajinagar, is complete but not operational.
MNS workers symbolically inaugurated the flyover, breaking a coconut and cutting a ribbon.
The protest led to a brief altercation between MNS workers and police.
MNS leaders cited inconvenience to commuters due to the delay.
- Who
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists
- What
- MNS protested the delayed opening of the University Chowk flyover.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- University Chowk, Pune
- Why
- To protest the delay in opening the flyover to the public despite its completion.
MNS's Perspective
Official/Unstated View
Commuter Inconvenience
MNS's Perspective
The delay is causing inconvenience and traffic congestion.
Official/Unstated View
N/A
- Location
- University Chowk, Pune
- Flyover Connection
- Aundh to Shivajinagar
- Protesting Party
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Action Taken
- Symbolic inauguration
- MNS Leader
- Narendra Tamboli
- MNS Division President
- Vinayak Kotkar