Pune: Frustrated over long-pending civic issues, such as irregular water supply, poor drainage, damaged roads and inefficient garbage management, residents of Wagholi and nearby areas have decided to take a collective step. They plan to approach the newly elected local corporators with a detailed list of civic problems and demand that the issues be resolved within specific timelines.Wagholi falls under two municipal wards — ward number 3 (Vimannagar–Lohegaon) and ward number 4 (Kharadi–Wagholi). These two wards are represented by eight corporators in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Members of the Wagholi Residents Housing Societies Association have begun compiling specific complaints and civic concerns from both wards to present them before the elected representatives.According to representatives of the association, the objective of the initiative is to prepare a structured and consolidated list of unresolved civic issues. The document will be submitted to the local corporators, as well as civic officials, to ensure timely action.So far, nearly 50 housing societies in the area have already submitted details of the problems they face daily. More housing societies are expected to join the initiative in the coming days. Among the most common concerns raised by residents are water scarcity, inadequate street lighting, slow progress of road works, illegal constructions, and issues related to safety and security.Ashish Shinde, a resident of the area, said a detailed manifesto highlighting Wagholi’s civic challenges had been released ahead of the civic elections. “Now it is time for the elected representatives to act swiftly. Many assurances were given by leaders and civic authorities, but only a few promises have been fulfilled so far. Residents are now expecting concrete solutions,” Shinde said.Echoing similar concerns, senior citizen Dilip Satav said the newly elected corporators should hold regular meetings with residents and representatives of housing societies. “For nearly four years, Wagholi and nearby areas did not have any representation in the PMC, despite being part of the civic limits. We now expect adequate funds to be allocated so that long-pending projects can finally be completed,” Satav said.
