Pune: Hinjawadi, Maan & Marunji Residents To Protest On 6th Sept Over Traffic, Roads & Water Crisis

Residents of Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji have announced a peaceful protest on 6th September 2026 over worsening civic and infrastructure problems in the rapidly developing IT corridor, residents told The on Sunday

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Pune: Residents of Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji have announced a peaceful protest on 6th September 2026 over worsening civic and infrastructure problems in the rapidly developing IT corridor, residents told The on Sunday. The protest is being organised by local residents, farmers, IT employees and various regional welfare associations. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA), Maan, has submitted a formal representation to the Maharashtra government. The association has demanded immediate and time-bound action on traffic congestion, road widening, water shortages, urban planning and administrative issues.

The residents have sought clear deadlines for the government to resolve the problems. They have also warned that the protest could be intensified if concrete decisions are not taken. One of the key demands is an immediate meeting at Hinjawadi under the chairmanship of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The residents want major potholes to be filled within seven days and temporary traffic measures to be introduced at major congestion points.

‘Open Metro, Widen Roads, Solve Traffic’

The residents have also demanded that the entire Maan-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 be opened on priority by 31st October. They said this would provide an alternative to road travel and help reduce pressure on the busy IT corridor. They have also sought a decision on the long-pending Wakad-Balewadi transit hub within six months.

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Land acquisition and compensation for road widening have emerged as another major concern. The residents have demanded that compensation issues involving farmers be resolved immediately, along the lines of the model used for the Purandar airport land acquisition. They have sought completion of the land acquisition and tender process within 30 days. The proposed road widening works should then be completed within six to nine months and before the 2027 monsoon, according to the representation.

The residents have also called for a permanent traffic plan involving the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The plan should cover major congestion points such as Wakad-Hinjawadi Flyover, Bhumkar Chowk, Tathawade and the Punawale underpasses. They have sought the widening of key roads, including Maan Road, Laxmi Chowk and Balewadi-Mhalunge Road, within 90 days.

The representation also calls for an increase in traffic police personnel in the area. Residents have sought at least a two-fold increase in manpower in Hinjawadi Traffic Division. Along with that, smart CCTV cameras and stricter traffic management during peak hours have been demanded.

Demand For New Municipal Corporation

The RWA has also renewed the demand for a separate municipal corporation covering Hinjawadi, Maan, Marunji and nearby villages. The residents have asked the state government to take a final decision on the proposal within 180 days. They have also demanded that the formation of the new civic body should not result in an additional tax burden on local farmers. The demand comes amid rapid urbanisation in the area, which has led to a sharp increase in residential and commercial development and placed additional pressure on existing civic infrastructure.

Water supply is another major issue highlighted in the representation. Residents have sought a meeting with the Tata Group and the government to secure a sustainable source of 2 TMC of drinking water from Mulshi Dam. They have also demanded that the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) stop granting new construction and housing permissions until adequate water is assured for existing housing societies. The residents have also called for immediate measures to prevent pollution of the Mulshi River. They want a meeting on the water issue to be held within two weeks.

Regular Government Reviews Sought

The residents have demanded a regular monitoring mechanism to ensure that decisions are implemented within the promised timelines. They have sought monthly review meetings chaired by the Pune District Collector and quarterly meetings chaired by the Chief Minister. According to the representation, urgent action is needed, as the area has expanded rapidly, but its roads, water supply and traffic infrastructure have failed to keep pace with the growth. The residents said they want the government to provide concrete decisions and deadlines rather than assurances.

The 6th September protest has been described as peaceful and democratic. However, the residents have proposed escalating the agitation in phases if the government fails to respond to their demands. The proposed escalation includes a Hinjawadi area bandh, a march to the Pune District Collector’s Office and a peaceful march from Azad Maan to Mantralaya in Mumbai. The residents have said the protest is aimed at securing immediate government intervention and a time-bound plan to address the civic problems affecting residents, farmers and thousands of IT employees in the Hinjawadi-Maan-Marunji region.

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