Rahul Kalate’s Manifesto for Chinchwad: Tackling Traffic, Water Scarcity, and Healthcare

Chinchwad, 13th November 2024: Mahavikas Aghadi’s (MVA) candidate for the Chinchwad constituency, Rahul Kalate, officially launched his manifesto, “Sustainable Development Promise for Chinchwad,” on Monday. The manifesto was released by Member of Parliament Supriya Sule, who urged the public to vote for Kalate on the symbol of the ‘Trumpet Playing Man.’ Sule highlighted the campaign’s focus on transformation, public service, dignity, and satisfaction.

The event saw a large gathering of Mahavikas Aghadi leaders and supporters, including Suman Patil, Tushar Kamthe, Raj Rajapurkar, Swati Chitnis, Manjiri Dhadge, Sunil Gavane, Imran Sheikh, Navnath Jagtap, Sagar Tapkir, and Jyoti Nimbalkar, among others.

Key Features of Mahavikas Aghadi’s Vision for Chinchwad
The manifesto includes MVA’s broader “Five Sutras” vision for Maharashtra, which promises initiatives like:
1. Mahalakshmi Yojana – A monthly allowance of ₹3,000 for women.
2. Agricultural development and prosperity.
3. A monthly unemployment allowance of ₹4,000 for youth.
4. Health insurance coverage of ₹25 lakh per family for enhanced protection.
5. Comprehensive safety guarantees.

Kalate’s manifesto focuses on tackling Chinchwad’s long-standing issues by fostering sustainable development with the active involvement of the local community.

Key Pledges in Rahul Kalate’s Manifesto for Chinchwad
Traffic Decongestion: Major plans to resolve traffic congestion affecting areas like Nashik Phata, Pimple Saudagar, Wakad, Hinjewadi, and Bhakti Shakti Chowk. The manifesto promises improvements such as the metro extension to Wakad, a third railway track on the Pune-Mumbai route, and the repair of service roads between Wakad and Kiwale.

Balanced Development: Kalate vows to ensure equitable development in Chinchwad, focusing on essential services like metro connectivity, roads, water supply, electricity, health, and education while addressing budget allocation issues.

Relief from Water Scarcity: The manifesto emphasizes 24/7 water supply through the implementation of the Pavana Dam Water Channel project, which has been stalled for over 14 years. Kalate also promises a “tanker-free” Chinchwad and abundant water for key areas like Hinjewadi, Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, and Kalewadi.

Pollution-Free Rivers: Kalate aims to restore the Pavana and Mula rivers, which have been heavily polluted. Despite the ongoing river improvement projects, he asserts that visible progress is lacking.

Resolution of Unauthorized Constructions: Kalate’s manifesto tackles the long-pending issue of unauthorized constructions in areas like Walhekarwadi, Ravet, and Kalewadi. He advocates for transferring ownership rights to homeowners and rectifying land allocation issues that affect the native farming community.

Improved Healthcare: With a focus on improving access to medical care, Kalate pledges to upgrade services at Aundh Hospital, making it capable of treating a wider range of diseases for residents of Chinchwad, Wakad, Sangvi, and nearby areas.

Arts, Sports, and Education: Kalate also promises the development of international-standard educational and sports complexes in areas such as Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, and Kalewadi, with the help of the Sports Department, ensuring quality education and recreational facilities for the community.

A Call for Change
Rahul Kalate’s manifesto reflects his commitment to addressing the core issues of Chinchwad, from basic infrastructure to quality-of-life improvements. He emphasized that his “Sustainable Development Promise” is a roadmap to free Chinchwad from long-standing problems and bring balanced, community-driven progress.

Supriya Sule, in her appeal, urged the people of Chinchwad to back Rahul Kalate’s vision for transformation, as part of a broader commitment to development, self-respect, and public welfare under the Mahavikas Aghadi banner.