NCP (SP) leader and former Defence Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday sought the explanation of the Central government on the "mediation" by the US in the issues concerning India and Pakistan against the backdrop of a military confrontation. Even as Congress and other parties are demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss various developments post the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Pawar favoured convening an all-party meeting. "This is the first time that an American authority has spoken publicly about our domestic issue, which is not good," Pawar told reporters, apparently referring to US President Donald Trump's "ceasefire" announcement amid the Indo-Pak military confrontation. Pawar said the Shimla Treaty is an exclusive agreement between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, which maintains that there will be no third-party intervention in issues concerning the two neighbours. "It is an agreement between the PMS of the two countries. In this context, questions are being asked about the need for US mediation. The government should respond," he added. He said the Shimla pact maintains that the two countries will decide amongst themselves. "How can we give space to a third country?" Pawar stressed that he was not against convening a special session of Parliament to discuss post-Pahalgam developments. "I am not against a special session. But this (military issues) is a sensitive matter, and not all things can be disclosed. Some things need to be kept confidential. I feel (convening) an all-party meeting is better," the former defence minister added. 'Let's see what the prime minister says,' Pawar said when asked about PM Narendra Modi's scheduled address to the nation at around 8 PM tonight, his first since the start of Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor was launched by India on the intervening night of May 6 and 7 to avenge the killings of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian armed forces targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists. Pakistan's attempt to target several Indian military bases were repelled by armed forces by launching a fierce counter-attack on several military installations, including Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian. When both countries teetered on the brink of a full-blown conflict, Trump on Saturday announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire, claiming that it was a result of the US-mediated talks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday evening announced that India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 May,2025 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIAgainst the backdrop India-Pakistan tensions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday held a high-level Civil-Military Coordination meeting at his official residence ‘Varsha’ in Mumbai, an official statement said. The meeting was focused on enhancing cooperation between the state government and the armed forces to ensure the safety and preparedness of key infrastructure and civilian areas, it said. During the meeting, CM Fadnavis praised the precision and effectiveness of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, calling it “unprecedented” and saluted their efforts in safeguarding the nation. "I salute the armed forces. Mumbai is extremely important as it is the state's financial capital. Intelligence sharing will be extremely important and adequate care needs to be taken on the cyber security front," he said, according to the PTI. CM Fadnavis highlighted Mumbai’s importance as India’s financial capital and stressed that any terror threat to the city could directly impact the country’s economic foundation. CM Fadnavis mentioned about strengthening cyber security and improved intelligence coordination, the statement said. He directed that an independent mechanism should be set up to ensure stronger coordination between the state and defence forces. CM Fadnavis also called for regular information exchange and communication among senior officials. The meeting was also attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, along with senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including a Lieutenant General, Rear Admiral, Commander, and Air Vice Marshal. Indian army's General Officer Commanding (GOC) for Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa Area Lt Gen Pawan Chadha; Navy's Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA) Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi, Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Vice Marshal Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan, representatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Home Guards, among others, were present on the occasion.Maharashtra Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and others also attended the meeting. Top officials from the state government such as the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and heads of departments from Home and Intelligence were also present, the statement said, In addition, representatives from the Reserve Bank of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Bombay Port Trust (BPT), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Home Guards attended the meeting. (with PTI inputs)
12 May,2025 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that a committee will be formed to recommend changes to the Cooperative Societies Act and a panel will be set up to strengthen the functioning of cooperative institutions. Fadnavis said the state government would explore avenues that may allow well-performing cooperative banks to manage government accounts. Speaking at a public function, the chief minister said, "We will set up a committee to recommend changes in the existing Cooperative Societies Act, and another committee will be formed to study and give recommendations to the state government on how to strengthen existing cooperative societies." He noted that nearly 50 per cent of the cooperative societies in the state were cooperative housing societies, and the state government has introduced changes and improvements in regulations governing them. Fadnavis said the government has been supporting self-redevelopment projects in the housing sector, and various types of concessions and services are being provided to housing societies who wish to go for self-redevelopment. He also spoke about potential support from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to such housing societies. "Earlier, the NCDC only functioned in rural areas. We discussed this with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to introduce changes. Once the NCDC gets an exemption for funding self-redevelopment projects, it would help society owners get finance at concessional rates from the NCDC," he explained. The chief minister cited international recognition of Maharashtra's cooperative model and said that the World Bank, in its recent report, has expressed its satisfaction with the performance of primary agricultural cooperative societies in the state. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
12 May,2025 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at the latter's office in south Mumbai on Monday. Pawar later described the meeting as a "goodwill visit". In a post on X, the NCP (SP) chief said, "Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari paid a goodwill visit to Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai today. During this visit, many important issues of the Centre and the State were discussed in detail." केंद्रीय रस्ते वाहतूक आणि महामार्ग मंत्री श्री. नितीन गडकरी यांनी आज मुंबईच्या यशवंतराव चव्हाण सेंटर येथे सदिच्छा भेट घेतली. या भेटीदरम्यान केंद्रासह राज्याच्या अनेक महत्वाच्या विषयांवर सविस्तर चर्चा झाली. यावेळी पक्षाचे प्रदेशाध्यक्ष श्री. जयंतराव पाटील, खासदार सुप्रिया सुळे,… pic.twitter.com/PYkGBu5TYF — Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) May 12, 2025 NCP (SP) Maharashtra president Jayant Patil, MP Supriya Sule, the chairman of the administrative board of Maharashtra State Cooperative Society (MSC Bank) Vidyadhar Anaskar and party leader Yugendra Pawar were present during the visit. Gadkari calls for new law for cooperative sector to keep pace with 'evolving economic conditions' Meanwhile, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday suggested the Maharashtra government to formulate a new law for the cooperative sector in the state considering the evolving economic conditions. The cooperative sector would play a key role in improving the financial condition of people from rural areas, he said, and urged the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, the apex cooperative bank in the state, to study the socio-economic impact of the cooperative movement in the state. Addressing a public function, Gadkari said, "It is my request to Maharashtra chief minister and deputy chief minister to come up with a revised act for the cooperative sector. We must find a golden mean between the Cooperative Act and the Companies Act and formulate a new legislation accordingly." "There is a need to amend the laws governing cooperative establishments to align with evolving economic conditions," he said. The Road Transport and Highways Minister said the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank should conduct a comprehensive study on the socio-economic impact of the cooperative movement in the state. "The socio-economic impact of the cooperative movement in Maharashtra should be studied across the state at the tehsil and district levels. It should measure employment, per capita income and growth rate," he said. Highlighting the economic imbalance between sectors, Gadkari said while the manufacturing sector contributes 22 to 24 per cent, the services sector 52 to 54 per cent to the GDP generating maximum Goods and Services Tax (GST). The agriculture and rural development sector contributes only 12 per cent despite employing 60 per cent of the population, he said. "Nearly 30 per cent of people have migrated to cities out of compulsion due to lack of education, jobs and facilities in rural areas," Gadkari said.
12 May,2025 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) will declare the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), i.e., Class 10 examinations, conducted in February–March 2025, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1 pm. Devidas Kulal, the secretary of the state board, made the announcement on Monday through an official statement. As per the board statement, students can view their results on the following official websites: www.mahresult.nic.in www.sscresult.mkcl.org www.sscresult.mahahsscboard.in www.results.digilocker.gov.in Steps to check the results online: 1. Visit any of the websites listed above. 2. Click on 'Maharashtra SSC Result 2025'. 3. Enter your roll number and mother’s first name (as per your admit card). 4. Click on "Submit". 5. Your result will appear on the screen. 6. Download and print it for future reference. The Maharashtra SSC exams 2025 were held from February 21 to March 17. This year’s result announcement is one of the earliest in the board’s history, owing to the advanced exam schedule. Nearly 16.11 lakh students had registered for the SSC exams. State board officials said that the original mark sheets will be dispatched to schools a few days after the online result. Students have been asked to collect them from their respective institutions. Details regarding re-evaluation and supplementary exams will be announced soon by the board.
12 May,2025 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalA civic official on Monday said that one person was killed after a truck hit a two-wheeler in Maharashtra's Thane city, reported news agency PTI. The Thane accident occurred near Kapurbawdi Bridge around 10 pm on Sunday, the official said. The truck lost control and rammed into a scooter, throwing off the rider, who died on the spot, said Yasin Tadvi, the chief of the civic disaster management cell, reported PTI. While sharing an update on the Thane accident, he said personnel from the police, city traffic police, and an emergency ambulance were dispatched to the location, and the man's body was sent for post-mortem. A police official said efforts were underway to trace the truck driver. Car rams into parked two-wheelers in Pune; case registered In another incident, the Pune police have registered a case after an unidentified car rammed into parked two-wheelers in the Kothrud area of the city, police said on Sunday, reported PTI. CCTV footage of the incident that occurred at Nimbalkar Chowk on Saturday has surfaced on social media. The footage shows a car ramming into two-wheelers, and three to four vehicles were damaged. "A car rammed into the parked two-wheelers around 8.45 pm and left the scene. Fortunately, no one sustained injuries in the accident. A case has been registered against the unidentified driver, and a search is on to nab him," an official from Alankar police station said, reported PTI. He said a case has been registered under section 281 (rash driving) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicle Act. 13 dead, 11 injured in trailer-truck collision in Raipur Meanwhile, thirteen people, all women and children, died and 11 were injured in a collision between a trailer truck and a truck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police said, reported PTI. Four children and nine women died in the road accident that happened late Sunday night near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar road in Raipur district. Police officials said a family from Chataud village had gone to Bansari village to attend a family function. While returning, the truck they were travelling in collided with a trailer near Saragaon under the Kharora police station area, reported PTI. After getting information about the accident, a police team was sent to the spot and the injured were taken to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital, Raipur, reported PTI. Raipur district collector Gaurav Singh said district administration officials also reached the spot. Thirteen people died and 11 people were injured in the accident, he said. Police registered a case and the matter is being investigated, the collector said. (With inputs from PTI)
12 May,2025 12:46 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the TMC, the Jambhul Water Purification Centre of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) released 1,800 metres of impure water. A 1-metre diameter water pipeline has suffered damage and is currently under maintenance. The repair work is expected to take 12 to 15 hours, during which residents of the Mumbra and Kalwa divisions will face a complete water supply shutdown. Authorities have confirmed that repair work on the pipeline is already in progress. The MIDC has informed that it will take approximately 12 to 15 hours to complete the necessary repairs. During this time, the water supply in Diva, Mumbra, and Kalwa—areas under the jurisdiction of the Thane Municipal Corporation—will be temporarily suspended. TMC officials assured that once the repairs are completed, the water supply will resume as normal. The civic body has requested citizens to take note of the situation and cooperate with the authorities while the repair work is underway.
12 May,2025 12:34 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAn official said that at least 15 godowns, some of them containing petroleum products, were gutted in a fire that broke out in a Bhiwandi village in Maharashtra's Thane district in the wee hours of Monday, reported news agency PTI. There was no report of casualty in the blaze that erupted around 3 am at Wadpe village in Bhiwandi, said Mahesh Patil, a fire official from the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC), reported PTI. He said three fire engines were pressed into service, and they brought the blaze under control by 9 am, and the cooling operations were underway at the Bhiwandi village. He said the blaze erupted at one godown and spread to the others. The official said petroleum and healthcare products, cosmetics and cloth, among other items, were stored in the godowns, reported PTI. Flames could be spotted from a distance, and a foul smell emanated because of the burning of petroleum products, another official said. According to sources, the presence of petroleum products had aggravated the situation. Thane: Fire breaks out at plywood godown in Bhiwandi; fireman injured In another incident, a fireman sustained injuries in a blaze that erupted a plywood factory-cum-godown in Maharashtra's Thane district in the wee hours of April 26, an official said, reported news agency PTI. The fire erupted in the three-storey structure at Rahnal village in Bhiwandi around 3.30 am, the official said, reported PTI. Rajesh Pawar, chief fire officer of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC), said the injured firefighter has been admitted to a hospital with leg fractures, and his condition is stable, reported PTI. He said the fire quickly engulfed the structure due to the highly combustible stock of plywood stored inside, and local fire teams, along with the disaster management cell, rushed to the scene after receiving the alert. (With inputs from PTI)
12 May,2025 12:30 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe newly built Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge in Mumbai's Andheri was officially inaugurated on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Maharashtra’s IT and Cultural Affairs Minister and Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister, Ashish Shelar. At the inauguration ceremony, Shelar praised the engineers, workers, and experts from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying the bridge is an “exceptional example of engineering.” He added that the new bridge would significantly boost Mumbai’s development and ease traffic congestion between the eastern and western parts of the city. Gokhale Bridge was constructed using modern pre-fabricated technology, anti-corrosion steel, and special vibration-absorbing joints. Despite the scale of the project, railway traffic continued uninterrupted during construction. The new bridge is expected to provide a safer, quicker, and more comfortable commute for residents, a statement issued by the BMC said on Sunday. MP Ravindra Waikar, MLAs Amit Satam and Murji Patel, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar, Deputy Commissioner (Infrastructure) Shashank Bhore, and Chief Engineer (Bridges) Uttam Shrote attended the inaugural event, it said. Bangar stated that the Gokhale Bridge is now fully operational and will help decongest traffic from Santacruz to Goregaon. MLA Amit Satam noted that the bridge was completed in just 28 months due to effective coordination between the BMC and Indian Railways. The BMC statement said that despite delays in installing the steel girders, the project was completed by April 30, 2025. It said that the BMC’s bridge department is working to open three flyovers before the monsoon: Gokhale (already opened), Vikhroli by May 31, and Carnac Bridge by June 10. The department is focusing on both speed and quality, with priority given to minimising public inconvenience during ongoing infrastructure work, Bangar said. Key details of the Gokhale Bridge: - The total length of the bridge is 511 metres, with a width of 27 metres. It includes three lanes on each side and footpaths on both ends - The portion of the bridge over the railway tracks is 90 metres long and supported by RCC piers. Two steel girders, each weighing 1,300 metric tonnes, have been installed, the BMC said - The approach roads within the BMC limits cover 421 metres--231 metres on the eastern side and the remaining on the western side. These roads include solid approaches and multiple spans, along with concrete deck slabs and asphalting "From Sunday evening, traffic of light motor vehicles will only be allowed initially and the movement of heavy vehicles will start at a later date after removal of height barricades," the officials said.
12 May,2025 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe city and its surrounding districts will see a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain on Monday, the weather department said. According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain on Monday, May 12. Temperatures will range from a cool 25 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 34 degrees Celsius during the day. According to the Mumbai weather updates of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius. The weather department's data showed that the city observatory in Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius. The IMD’s latest Mumbai weather update forecasts a "partly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain" for the city and its suburbs over the next 24 hours. According to weather experts, atmospheric and oceanic conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to set in over the Andaman Sea and nearby areas around May 14. This closely aligns with the region’s typical onset date of May 15. Mumbai weather updates: City's AQI in 'good' category On May 12, the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app reported in its latest Mumbai weather updates that the city’s air quality remained in the 'good' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54 at 9:05 AM. As per the SAMEER app dashboard, many areas across Mumbai showed 'good' AQI. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded 'good' air quality with an AQI of 70. Byculla, Malad and Kandivali recorded 'good' air quality with an AQI of 32, 54 and 26, respectively. Chembur, Sewri and Mulund recorded 'good' air quality, with an AQI of 39, 37 and 40, respectively. Meanwhile, Mazgaon recorded 'good' air quality, with an AQI of 40. According to data from the SAMEER app, Navi Mumbai recorded air quality in the 'good' category with an AQI of 66, while Thane registered a 'good' AQI of 52. The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'.
12 May,2025 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPedestrians have slammed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as footpaths in the suburbs have been rendered virtually indistinguishable from roads due to ongoing concreting work that has radically raised the height of street surfaces. A section of the Jankidevi School Road in Andheri West mid-day visited spots in Andheri West, Santacruz West and Borivli East, where residents bemoaned the absence of discernible pavements, which they claimed poses a significant risk to their safety. When mid-day visited various internal roads, stretches that earlier had footpaths had been concreted, but the pavements were missing. The under-construction Road No. 12 at Shri Krishna Nagar in Borivli East, where the height of the footpath and that of the road surface are the same. Pic/Satej Shinde Andheri West At Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Nagar, internal roads that were being concreted were at the same level as the footpath. Ratnakar Sawant, a resident, said, “It’s high time the contractor and authorities sped up the concreting of our internal roads, which has been taking place at a snail-like pace. Earlier, these stretches had footpaths, but now there are none, highlighting that authorities are least bothered about pedestrians. We fear vehicles will be parked right in front of MHADA houses facing internal roads.” The internal road at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar in Andheri West mid-day observed that there was no space for pedestrians to walk freely and that illegal parking of vehicles on the now non-existent footpath had already begun. A BMC official in charge of road work at SVP Nagar said, “It is true that there used to be a footpath on the internal road but while making the cement concrete road, we have adopted the flush drain technique, where the road is at the same level as the footpath, on instructions of public representatives. This will help prevent traffic congestion on the road as the width of the road has been increased.” A section of Jankidevi School Road in Andheri West. Pics/Ashish Raje The same method had been adopted for Jankidevi School Road, an arterial road at SVP Nagar, which is used by hundreds of vehicles, including BEST buses. Mukesh Waghela, a resident, said, “Pedestrian safety and footpaths are extremely important. Ratnakar Sawant, who wants authorities to speed up the concreting of Andheri West’s internal roads (right) Mukesh Waghela, Andheri West resident Citizens will have to risk their lives while passing through Jankidevi School Road on foot. The space on either side of the stretch will be used for parking vehicles. I hope the authorities provide a proper footpath for pedestrians.” Borivli East Concreting work on Road No. 12 at Shrikrishna Nagar has been going on for more than two months. Vaishali G, a resident of Shyamkunj, said, “We have observed that footpaths have not been made available for pedestrians after the concretisation works have been undertaken. Once the road is functional, big vehicles such as BEST buses will pass through the stretch. In a scenario where there are no footpaths, people lacking civic sense will park their vehicles anywhere. And when big vehicles pass, there won’t be any space for people to walk. Walking safely will be a thing of the past, and there won’t be any space left for pedestrians.” The under-construction Road No. 12 at Shri Krishna Nagar in Borivli East, where the height of the footpath and that of the road surface are the same. Pics/Satej Shinde Anju Tavkar, another local, said, “There is a wedding hall right in front of our house. Now that the footpaths are not to be seen, the road outside has become a free parking space for motorists. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to even step out of our house, as people don’t care if they have parked in front of our gate. Footpaths for every road are a must. Does the corporation not understand this basic principle?” Deepa Sarnaik, another resident, said, “I don’t understand the purpose of this whole undertaking. If a footpath is constructed on at least one side of the road, it would be safer for pedestrians.” Contractor’s comments Rakshat Sing, an employee of the company tasked with concreting Road No. 12 at Shrikrishna Nagar‘We followed our seth’s orders. We also know that footpaths are necessary. We will make them if our boss tells us to. But right now, we are going about our work according to all the instructions that have been given to us.’ Santacruz West Residents of TPS VI Road No. 3 and 4 near Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden expressed concern about their safety in light of concreting work that has robbed them of sidewalks, asking mid-day where they should walk if the vehicles are parked on either side of the road. TPS VI Road No. 4 near Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden in Santacruz West. Pic/Ashish Raje Ajit Ajgaokar, a resident of Subodh Co-operative Housing Society, said, “Before the roads were concreted, we had footpaths on both sides. Now, there are no footpaths at all, while on some roads, only one side has a pavement. Apart from walkability issues, there are safety concerns. Many people park their vehicles adjacent to the compound walls of residential buildings, which can be misused by those who have malicious intentions. Sanjay Patkar, a resident of Bageshri Co-operative Housing Society, said, “While the disappearance of footpaths is one issue, the road surface is now higher than our building’s ground level. We are definitely going to face a flood-like situation during the monsoon, as there is no way for water to drain out of the premises and it will enter ground-floor flats. Did the executive engineers not think about this when they planned the concreting of roads, which to begin with, were completely in good condition? Walkability has been hampered massively with footpaths being taken away.” Navneet Madan, a resident of Jeevan Sangeet Co-operative Housing Society, Santacruz, said, “We don’t understand the logic behind taking away footpaths. Where does the BMC expect us to walk? Why did the civic body not direct contractors to raise the levels of footpaths in the initial stage only? Now it’s too late as the monsoon is just two weeks away. This is the season when footpaths are needed the most.” BMC Speak Dinesh Pallewad, assistant municipal commissioner, H West ward‘Concreting work is not in the purview of individual civic wards, but is being done at the central level with engineers being appointed directly by the head office. However, if residents have concerns or complaints, they can write a letter to our office and we can request the executive engineer concerned to direct the contractors to raise the level of footpaths.’
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