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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Former corporators intensify public outreach as civic polls approach
Nagpur: Following the Supreme Court's directive to the Maharashtra govt to conduct municipal elections within four months, former corporators of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have begun intensifying their public engagement. While many slipped into dormancy after the elected body was dissolved in March 2022, the poll announcement has revived political activity across the city. With political temperatures rising ahead of the civic polls, former representatives are actively positioning themselves as people-centric leaders — both through traditional outreach and digital platforms. As the countdown to elections begins, the city's political landscape is rapidly transforming, with ex-corporators reclaiming visibility and attempting to solidify their relevance in the eyes of voters. In the last general body, the BJP had a commanding majority with 108 corporators. Congress followed with 29 elected representatives, BSP held 10 seats, Shiv Sena had two, and NCP and independents had one seat each. Some ex-corporators stayed active even after the body's dissolution. Former Congress corporator Manoj Sangole, BJP's Pragati Patil, and independent Abha Pande consistently maintained their public presence through welfare work and grassroots campaigns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo Many former corporators are now organising camps and service drives to reconnect with constituents. In Prabhag 2 in North Nagpur, a two-day voter card registration camp was held at Kapil Nagar Chowk, Nari Road, at the public relations office. The initiative was led by former corporator Dinesh Yadav under the guidance of North Nagpur MLA and ex-guardian minister Nitin Raut. Over 250 voter card applications were processed online and offline. In Prabhag 32 in South Nagpur, ex-corporator Rupali Thakur, under the leadership of MLA Mohan Mate, organised a welfare distribution camp marking Maharana Pratap Jayanti. Forty citizens received new ration cards, 18 were issued senior citizen cards, and 8 were granted tokens under the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana. Apart from on-ground activities, ex-corporators are also leveraging social media platforms to amplify their reach and visibility. A bha Pande, the lone independent corporator in the last general body, recently updated her account highlighting development works in her former constituency. "Bhoomipujan of several development projects was conducted at Raj Rajeshwari Temple Garden in Shantinagar in the presence of local citizens," she posted, crediting the efforts to her continued commitment as "Majhi Nagarsevika" (former corporator). Speaking to TOI, Pande said claims that corporators can't function without power are false. "Even after the body was dissolved, I built roads and laid sewer lines," she said. "I approach the administrators with detailed proposals, follow up on files, and ensure that the projects get sanctioned." She added that one of her ongoing projects worth Rs1.48 crore reached the work order stage, with the bhoomipujan scheduled soon. Like Pande, many ex-corporators said that despite not holding office, they had continued to work from their local offices daily, underscoring that "public service doesn't stop with the posts." MSID:: 121464482 413 |
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Electric Poles Trip Construction Work Of Bridge In Tarkeshwar Nagar
1 2 Nagpur: The construction of a vital bridge connecting Tarkeshwar Nagar and Baba Deep Singh Nagar has come to a complete halt, leaving over 10,000 citizens in limbo, as the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is yet to shift its obstructing 32 kV overhead electric line. With the monsoon closing in, residents fear another season of waterlogging and isolation. Sanctioned in 2023-24 with a budget of Rs5.5 crore, the bridge was envisioned to link several densely populated localities, including Bhakti Sagar Nagar, Sonone Layout, Jai Vijay Layout, Patel Layout, and Malka Colony. The only access road in this stretch becomes virtually unusable during rains. Students of Jai Bai Chaudhary School, which runs classes from 1 to 10, are among the worst affected. The new bridge is being built to replace an older one that collapsed due to poor construction quality. "The previous bridge, constructed two decades ago, fell apart because of shoddy work. Now even the replacement is stuck," said former corporator Manoj Sangole. NMC's Public Works Department (PWD) executive engineer from Ashi Nagar zone, Ajay Pazare, confirmed that the work was delayed for more than two months due to MSEDCL's inaction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo "We wrote to the superintending engineer's office at Gaddigodam requesting the shifting of the electric lines, but we haven't received any response yet," Pazare told TOI. TOI tried to contact MSEDCL superintending engineer (Urban) Amit Paranjape, but he did not respond. Pazare added that NMC is still waiting for a formal demand letter. "Once we receive the letter specifying the amount, we will immediately deposit the funds needed to shift the high-tension lines. But until then, the contractor can't proceed," he said. Pazare also admitted that given the current status, it would not be possible to complete the project within the remaining two-month deadline. An extension will likely be granted to the contractor. The delay has enraged residents. "Every time it rains, our colonies get cut off. Now the bridge is half-built, and the electric poles are still standing. It's as if the authorities want us to suffer," said Mahesh Sahare, a resident of Tarkeshwar Nagar. Meanwhile, another long-standing issue remains unresolved — a water supply pipeline laid 15 years ago was never commissioned, forcing residents to continue depending on water tankers. Locals have urged both MSEDCL and NMC to urgently coordinate and complete the bridge before the monsoon leads to yet another round of avoidable hardship.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pipelines laid over garbage-choked nullah put 10,000 at risk in North Nagpur
1 2 Nagpur: Over 10,000 residents in North Nagpur are facing a significant health risk due to a water supply pipeline that runs directly through a filthy, garbage-choked nullah. The residents of Republican Nagar, Indora Basti, and Tarkeshwar Nagar rely on public taps linked to this contaminated pipeline, which they claim is exposing families, especially children, to serious corporator Manoj Sangole has been raising this issue with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for years, warning that the situation is a 'ticking time bomb. ' He cautioned that if urgent corrective measures are not taken, the area could witness another outbreak of waterborne diseases , similar to the 1994 jaundice spread that claimed several lives."The water pipeline runs through a nullah filled with garbage and human waste. When the pipeline clogs or develops leaks, sewage seeps in, contaminating the water supply," Sangole said. "It's shocking that despite numerous complaints, NMC continues to ignore this public health disaster," he added.A visit to the area revealed foul-smelling water flowing from taps near the drain. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far The nullah was choked with plastic, sludge, and stagnant water, creating an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and Bansode, a shopkeeper in Republican Nagar, described the distressing impact of the choked drain, "Sometimes, the drain overflows, and the tap water turns black or brown. It floods our homes with stinking sewage. We've lost count of how many complaints we've filed with the zone office, but no one seems to care."Resident Savita Thatte, who lives with her two grandchildren near the nullah, said she often boils water twice but still feels unsafe. "Sometimes the water smells like a gutter. We don't know whether to use it or not. It's a constant worry."Sangole demanded immediate action from the NMC's water works department, public health engineering department, and officials in the Ashi Nagar zone. His demands include complete nullah cleaning, pipeline inspection, and urgent realignment or replacement of water lines laid over the drain."The issue is not just about dirty water – it's about institutional apathy," Sangole said. "We're talking about thousands of lives at stake. If action isn't taken now, we'll only have ourselves to blame when another epidemic strikes," he repeated attempts, NMC's water works department officials remained unreachable for comment.
