{
  "id": 17799263,
  "title": "Pune: Aaditya Thackeray Writes To CM Devendra Fadnavis Ahead Of Metro Inauguration, Flags Contaminated Water In Hinjawadi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/pune-aaditya-thackeray-writes-to-cm-devendra-fadnavis-ahead-of-metro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T12:17:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-aaditya-thackeray-writes-to-cm-devendra-fadnavis-ahead-of-metro-inauguration-flags-contaminated-water-in-hinjawadi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune - Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, requesting prompt action on contaminated water and civic infrastructure issues in Hinjawadi ahead of the Metro Line 3 inauguration on November 3. In a letter dated October 31, Thackeray expressed concerns over pollution in the Mula River, which serves as the primary water source for several residential areas in Hinjawadi-Maan-Marunji. He warned that the situation could pose serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly, and demanded the establishment of a sewage treatment plant to prevent untreated sewage from entering the river. The letter comes as residents of Blue Ridge Township, Mahalunge Township, and other housing complexes have complained about the quality of water, which has been yellow, muddy, and foul-smelling, with reports of red-colored worms in the supply. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and the National Green Tribunal have also taken notice of the issue. Thackeray highlighted poor road conditions, inadequate garbage collection, and traffic management concerns in Hinjawadi, urging the Chief Minister to address these issues promptly. The demands were made just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to virtually inaugurate the Pune Metro Line 3 on November 3.",
  "summary": "Pune: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking urgent action on contaminated drinking water and civic infrastructure problems in Hinjawadi ahead of the inauguration of Pune Metro Line 3 on Nov 3. In a letter dated Oct 31, Thackeray raised concerns over pollution in the Mula River, which he said was the primary source of drinking water for…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Video: Hours Before Inauguration, Water Leakage At Pune Metro Station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/video-hours-before-inauguration-water-leakage-at-pune-metro-station",
        "published": "2026-11-02T07:56:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}