Former Corporators List Key Priorities for Kasba Peth Ahead of Pune Municipal Elections

Kasba Peth, 26th November 2025: As Pune gears up for the upcoming civic elections, former corporators of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have outlined key development priorities for the city’s oldest and most densely populated ward — Kasba Peth. The leaders, who previously represented the constituency or are now aspiring to contest, said that resolving traffic congestion, completing redevelopment of old wadas and improving core civic infrastructure must be the focus in the coming term.

Kasba Peth, the heart of Pune city, continues to struggle with narrow roads, ageing residential structures, inadequate parking and rising commuter pressure. Former and aspiring corporators stressed that despite past efforts, several longstanding issues require immediate intervention.

Former BJP corporator Gayatri Khadke said traffic congestion has worsened over the years, demanding dedicated parking zones as proposed in the Development Plan. Strengthening public transport in the old peths, along with continued work on roads, drainage and water distribution, should remain top priorities, she added.

Sharing his past achievements, former BJP corporator Rajesh Yenpure said the ward saw major works including pothole removal, replacement of old drainage networks and development of internal concrete roads with upgraded stormwater drainage systems. “In the next five years, the aim will be to ensure a clean, organised and well-developed Kasba,” Yenpure said.

Congress aspirant Gaurav Borhade criticised the lack of progress in the redevelopment of old wadas around the historic Shaniwarwada region. “Despite allocations by the current MLA through the Standing Committee, very little has been executed. Parking reservations remain unattended. My focus will be on holistic ward development,” he said.

BJP aspirant Kunal Tilak underlined the pressing need for improved sanitation, traffic regulation and accelerated redevelopment in the ward, which houses major commercial hubs. “Special municipal policies are required for the core city where redevelopment has been delayed. The administration has worked on these issues, but more needs to be done to improve health and cleanliness infrastructure,” Tilak said.

With civic polls nearing, Kasba Peth — a politically significant ward that has historically churned out MLAs — is once again set to become a focal point of public demands and political promises.