PMC Ward 4: Demand for Better Services Dominates Final Phase of Election Campaign

Wagholi, 13th January 2026: Campaigning for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections in Ward 4 concluded on Tuesday, with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidates reporting a strong public response during door-to-door outreach across the constituency. The candidates — Nanasaheb Abanave, Vasundhara Ubale, Darshana Pathare and Sameer Bhadale — are being backed by the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction.

Residents from housing societies, slum pockets and commercial areas repeatedly flagged long-standing civic issues during the campaign, including irregular water supply, poor road conditions, traffic congestion, sanitation problems and delays in municipal services. Many voters said these concerns have remained unresolved despite the ward being represented by the same leadership for nearly 25 years.

“There is clear dissatisfaction among people. They feel that basic amenities have been neglected for years and now want a new approach to governance,” said a local resident from the ward, who interacted with the candidates during the campaign.

The NCP candidates said their campaign focused on accountability and time-bound delivery of civic services. According to the candidates, their proposed agenda includes a 24-hour citizen helpline, assured timelines for PMC services, SLA-based monitoring of complaints, monthly public progress updates and a 100-day action plan aimed at improving livability in the ward.

“People are not asking for grand promises. They want roads that last, regular water supply and timely municipal services. Our focus is on delivering what has been pending for years,” said Nanasaheb Abanave while interacting with voters.

Vasundhara Ubale said accessibility and responsiveness would be central to their functioning if elected. “Citizens should not have to run from office to office. Our aim is to ensure PMC services reach people without delays or follow-ups,” she said.

Political observers say the response received during the campaign indicates a growing demand for change and more responsive local governance in Ward 4. With polling approaching, the ward is expected to witness a keen contest, driven largely by civic issues and voter expectations for improved accountability at the municipal level.