{
  "id": 16486499,
  "title": "‘Unsafe Water, Uncertain Metro, Govt Neglecting Hinjewadi’: Aaditya Thackeray Slams State Over IT hub Issues, Suggests Human Chain Protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/unsafe-water-uncertain-metro-govt-neglecting-hinjewadi-aaditya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T13:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/unsafe-water-uncertain-metro-govt-neglecting-hinjewadi-aaditya-thackeray-slams-state-over-it-hub-issues-suggests-human-chain-protest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune: Aaditya Thackeray, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, criticized the Maharashtra government over contaminated drinking water, delayed Hinjewadi Metro services, and poor civic infrastructure, urging residents to unite for a non-political protest. During his visit to Hinjewadi, Thackeray inspected the Mula River, noting concerns over water contamination and pollution. He called for a human chain protest between metro stations to highlight residents' grievances. Thackeray emphasized that the protest should remain non-political, focusing on residents' needs. He questioned the uncertain date for metro services, suggesting that they should be started for the convenience of local residents. The Shiv Sena leader also criticized inadequate infrastructure around metro stations and called for the completion of pending works related to roads, footpaths, and streetlights. He highlighted the need to prioritize residents' basic requirements and suggested that water used for construction should be made available to those facing difficulties accessing safe drinking water. Thackeray raised concerns over the government's neglect of employment-generating hubs like Hinjewadi, Chakan, Lote, and Ambad, despite their economic contributions. He questioned the environmental impact of major development projects, including tree felling and infrastructure projects like the Gargai dam, and sought clarity on the benefits expected from data centers in water-scarce areas.",
  "summary": "Pune: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the Maharashtra government over contaminated drinking water, delays in starting Hinjewadi Metro services and inadequate civic infrastructure, urging residents to unite for a non-political protest to press for their demands. Mula River Inspected During his visit to the Hinjewadi area, Thackeray inspected the Mula River following…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}