Pune Video: Ajit Pawar Pulls Up Sarpanch In Hinjawadi Over Firms Shifting To Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar conducted an early morning visit to Pune's Hinjawadi IT Park area on Saturday to inspect ongoing efforts to resolve key civic issues, including traffic congestion and waterlogging.

A video of Pawar's visit is going viral on social media. In the video, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief is seen lashing out at Hinjawadi sarpanch Ganesh Jambhulkar. "We are ruined. The entire Hinjawadi IT Park is moving out. It’s going out of my Pune, out of Maharashtra, to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Don’t you care at all?"

"Temples are displaced when dams are constructed. Say what you want, I’ll listen, but I will do what I want to," said a visibly upset Pawar. He then asked media to turn off the cameras and added, “Why do I come here for inspections at 6 in the morning? I don’t understand. There’s no option left except taking strict action.”

Following the visit, he chaired a high-level meeting with officials to evaluate progress and plan further action.

Speaking after the review, Pawar highlighted that people of the Hinjawadi had been facing trouble since the first monsoon rains this year.

"People in the area were facing numerous difficulties. Taking cognisance of the situation, the Chief Minister had directed that weekly site visits and meetings be conducted involving all responsible authorities," he said.

He added that as a result of these concerted efforts, most of the civic issues in Hinjawadi have now been addressed.

He said, "Local residents have acknowledged the improvement. To achieve this, we had to make some tough decisions. While our intention is never to cause inconvenience, resolving issues like traffic congestion and waterlogging requires action against illegal constructions and encroachments, and we are taking necessary steps."

The Deputy CM emphasised inclusive coordination with all agencies and support from local public representatives to ensure sustainable, long-term solutions.

"Our approach is inclusive. We're involving everyone to ensure sustainable solutions," he noted.

The Deputy CM also revealed that a similar visit had been planned for Chakan next week.

"Finding a permanent solution to traffic and related civic problems in various parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad is our top priority," he asserted.

(With ANI inputs)