Overview

• Heavy rainfall in Pune led to the cancellation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to inaugurate the District Court to Swargate underground metro stretch.
• The inauguration of the metro stretch, which marks the completion of Phase-1 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, is now delayed with discussions ongoing about a virtual inauguration.
• Local authorities faced significant challenges with waterlogging and traffic disruptions, prompting the postponement of the event for safety reasons.
• Citizens and political leaders are urging the immediate opening of the metro stretch to alleviate traffic congestion, despite the cancellation of the official inauguration.
• Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar inspected the metro site and directed officials to expedite road repairs and ensure minimal inconvenience to the public due to ongoing metro works.