PMC blamed after PM's venue turns into swamp
The Free Press Journal|September 25, 2024
Poorly managed infrastructure has been exposed following 20 minutes of rain that turned roads into lakes
Indu Bhagat and Ankit
PMC blamed after PM's venue turns into swamp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming function in Pune is marred by the venue turning into a muddy swamp just after 20 minutes of rainfall, further compounding the embarrassment following President Droupadi Murmu's letter to the Pune Police regarding the city's pothole-ridden roads. The visuals of the flooded venue and surrounding areas have sparked significant outrage on social media, putting pressure on the Pune Municipal Corporation.

Despite these, Modi's visit is being promoted as a showcase of the BJP's developmental agenda. This event is also viewed as a rally where Modi will sound the poll bugle ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

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