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Ajit Pawar’s ‘Who Parrikar?’ Remark at Pune Inspection Is Followed by Stop-Work Orders

He pointed to PMC–PMRDA jurisdictional gaps after residents demanded relief from gridlock and water shortages.

His visits — often sudden and without prior intimation — are known to put government officials on alert as they are expected to address complaints immediately. (HT)
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Overview

  • During a visit to Keshav Nagar–Mundhwa–Hadapsar with municipal chief Naval Kishore Ram, Ajit Pawar met residents over traffic chaos, water scarcity and poor amenities.
  • A woman urging surprise checks like those done by the late Manohar Parrikar drew Pawar’s reply, “Who Parrikar?”, as some residents said they were considering moving out due to daily snarls.
  • Pawar told officials to take corrective steps and directed that stop-work notices be issued to builders or contractors found violating norms.
  • He said fragmented authority—PMRDA granting building permissions while PMC provides services—complicates fixes, and argued PMC should control permissions to align accountability.
  • PMC’s commissioner said the delayed Kharadi–Keshav Nagar bridge is targeted for completion by December and called for a campaign-style push to close missing road links.