Rising temps and rising complaints: Citizens knock on Gadkari's door
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Nagpur: Hundreds of citizens flocked to Union minister
Nitin Gadkari
's Janata Darbar on Sunday, raising issues ranging from lack of civic amenities to loan delays and domestic disputes. Many of them, frustrated over lack of cooperation from local authorities, brought their concerns directly to the minister.
Among those present was Mohini, a working woman who travels home late at night. Highlighted safety concerns near Vidhya Nagar Chowk on Koradi Road, she said the presence of multiple liquor shops and the absence of functioning traffic signals make the area unsafe for women. She told the minister that, so far, she has avoided incidents thanks to occasional passers-by, but the situation remains risky. When she approached the local police for help, she was advised to contact guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
Another attendee, Mohini Retar, a Marathi entrepreneur with two decades of experience in the medical sector, shared that her application for a Rs10 lakh loan from a private bank has been repeatedly denied over the last two years without clear reasons. She said the lack of support has stalled her startup's operations and affected her livelihood.
A young woman also approached Gadkari with a domestic violence complaint.
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She alleged that her husband and in-laws began demanding dowry soon after marriage, and that the situation worsened after she became pregnant. Eventually abandoned by her husband, she is now raising her child on her own with support from her parents. She sought government help for financial assistance and rehabilitation.
In addition to individual grievances, several representatives of social, religious, and civic organisations also met the minister to request support for various community-related issues.
Some asked for assistance in obtaining permissions or funds for infrastructure and events. Others, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities, requested help with accessing welfare schemes and health-related support.
In some cases, Gadkari directed officials to arrange for artificial limbs and to expedite application processing.
Gadkari's office has said all issues submitted during the Janata Darbar have been documented and will be forwarded to the concerned departments for necessary action.
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