The Municipal Commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad, Shekhar Singh, has written to the Managing Director of Maha Metro, requesting them to halt all construction work, including soil testing, on the Pimpri to Bhakti Shakti Chowk metro route from June 25th onwards. This is due to the upcoming Palkhi procession of Sant Tukaram...
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Maharaj, which is scheduled to depart from Dehu on June 28th and will pass through the Nigdi to Dapodi route on June 29th and 30th. The ongoing construction is obstructing the Palkhi's route, causing traffic congestion and posing a significant obstacle for the procession. The letter highlights the repeated attempts by the PCMC to address the issue with Maha Metro, but no satisfactory response has been received. Therefore, the PCMC demands the immediate suspension of construction activities to ensure a smooth and hassle-free passage for the Palkhi.