PMC Elections: Ajit Pawar Unveils Development Roadmap and ‘Janahitnama’ for Ward 9

Baner, 11th January 2026: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive development status report for Ward 9 and launched a public commitment document titled Janahitnama at Jijau Bangla. The initiative aims to outline completed works, ongoing projects, and clearly defined plans for the coming months, with an emphasis on accountability and citizen participation.

The development report provides a ward-wise snapshot of civic works related to roads, water supply, drainage, sanitation, street lighting and social infrastructure. It also includes a timeline for proposed projects, intended to help residents track progress and assess delivery at regular intervals. Party leaders said the Janahitnama complements the report by converting these plans into a set of public assurances with defined deadlines.

NCP’s Ward 9 candidate Gayatri Medhe-Kokate was present at the event along with Baburao Chandere, Parvati Nimhan and Amol Balwadkar. The candidates reiterated their commitment to ensuring that civic works are implemented on the ground and progress is communicated transparently to citizens.

Addressing the gathering, Ajit Pawar said the objective was to move beyond routine announcements and bring discipline to civic execution. “This is not just a declaration for elections. The report clearly mentions what has been done, what is underway and what will be taken up next. Each work has a timeline, and citizens will be able to review progress on a regular basis,” he said.

Pawar added that essential services would remain the top priority. “Water supply, drainage, road conditions, street lights and public health facilities directly affect daily life. These works will be monitored closely, and delays will not be tolerated,” he said.

According to the document, issues repeatedly raised by residents—such as inconsistent water supply, damaged internal roads, inadequate footpaths, traffic bottlenecks and drainage-related flooding—have been identified for immediate attention. Proposals have also been outlined for improving schools, strengthening primary health services, supporting street vendors and rejuvenating parks and open spaces within the ward.

The Janahitnama also proposes the creation of a citizen interface system, including a grievance redressal helpline and a mechanism for periodic public updates on project status. Responsibility for each work has been assigned to specific departments to ensure clarity and follow-up.

Gayatri Medhe-Kokate said the plan reflects inputs received directly from residents. “People from the ward have shared their concerns and expectations. This document is based on those discussions. Our focus will be on visible, time-bound works and regular interaction with citizens to review progress,” she said.

Party functionaries said initial efforts would focus on urgent measures such as temporary solutions for water shortages, repairs on critical road stretches and clearing blocked drainage lines. Simultaneously, technical reviews and administrative checks will be undertaken to prevent recurring civic problems.

Concluding the event, Pawar asserted that the implementation of the plan would be closely watched. “The intention is to make governance measurable and transparent. Officials and representatives will be held accountable, and citizens will be kept informed at every stage,” he said.