Residents Protest Against Pune Municipal Corporation’s Neglect of Civic Amenities in Mohamadwadi and Undri
Residents Protest Against Pune Municipal Corporation's Neglect of Civic Amenities in Mohamadwadi and Undri
Pune: Over 100 residents from Mohamadwadi and Undri areas registered their protest today against the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for its neglect of basic civic amenities. Mohamadwadi was integrated into the PMC in 1997, and Undri in 2017, but since then, both areas have seen little to no development. A protest was organized at Nyati Serenity Enclave society in Undri today morning.
Residents have long been deprived of essential services such as a proper water supply, drainage systems, developed DP roads, public parks, and recreational facilities. Despite paying high property taxes, they continue to suffer from substandard living conditions, as these basic civic needs remain unmet.
Agitated residents organized a protest to draw attention to the lack of civic infrastructure in the area, calling on the PMC to prioritize these issues. They also demanded a reduction in property taxes given the absence of services.
Sachin Punekar, a long-time resident of Undri, emphasized, “I’ve been here for over 20 years, and there’s no difference. We pay higher taxes compared to when we were under the Gram Panchayat, but there’s no return on that investment in terms of services.”
Suniel Iyer, a resident of Mohamadwadi since 2004, expressed disappointment, stating, “There has been no substantial change in the area in all these years. It’s frustrating to see that basic facilities like water and roads are still not available.”
Sumit Morankar, who lives in Nyati Evara, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the struggle residents face. “We have been battling for years over fundamental needs like water supply and streetlights. It’s an ongoing challenge for all of us.”
Durga K, a resident of Nyati Ethos, voiced her frustration about the gap between taxes paid and services provided. “We are paying hefty property taxes, but there are no amenities. Builders have been misleading residents, promising future developments, but nothing has changed. Why is the PMC allowing more construction when they haven’t even provided the basics?”
Residents are particularly irked by the fact that while they are paying significantly higher taxes after being integrated into the PMC, there has been no noticeable improvement in the area.
The protest serves as a powerful reminder of the frustrations felt by residents in the face of growing urban expansion, without the corresponding infrastructure development needed to support the community.
