Pune: Mohammadwadi–Undri Residents Set Civic Agenda Ahead of PMC Elections 2026
Pune: Mohammadwadi–Undri Residents Set Civic Agenda Ahead of PMC Elections 2026
Pune, December 19, 2025: With the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections scheduled for January 2026, residents of Mohammadwadi–Undri have come together to clearly articulate their long-pending civic demands through a citizen-led agenda aimed at shaping the next five years of local governance in Ward 41.
Unlike older parts of the city, Mohammadwadi, Undri, NIBM Annex and Pisoli—villages merged into the PMC limits in 2017—continue to struggle with the absence of basic urban infrastructure. Residents say that despite paying substantially higher property taxes, they are yet to receive essential services such as planned DP roads, a reliable water supply network, scientific sewage systems, stormwater drainage and adequate public amenities.
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To address these issues collectively, the Mohammadwadi–Undri Residents Welfare Development Foundation (MURWDF) has launched a Citizens’ Manifesto initiative under the theme “Your Neighbourhood, Your Issues, Your Voice.” The initiative invites residents to contribute their inputs on key concerns including water security, roads and traffic management, drainage and flood prevention, protection of open spaces, women’s safety, environmental protection, public health, and sustainable infrastructure.
According to MURWDF, the delay of nearly eight years in finalising the Development Plan for 32 merged villages has resulted in unplanned growth, encroachments, traffic chaos and environmental stress. Residents argue that this planning vacuum has deepened inequality between the old city areas and newly merged localities, making accountability in the upcoming elections crucial.
The Citizens’ Manifesto is being positioned as a non-partisan document that will be shared with all candidates contesting from Ward 41, ensuring that electoral promises are aligned with residents’ real and immediate needs. Inputs are being collected through an online form to enable maximum participation and representation.
As elections return after a long gap, Mohammadwadi–Undri residents say they are determined to move beyond assurances and demand time-bound action, transparent governance and inclusive development—so that urban growth finally translates into livable neighbourhoods.
