{
  "id": 3328087,
  "title": "Bhiwandi NCP Stages Unique Ganpati Protest Over Potholes, Demands Road Repairs And Civic Accountability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/bhiwandi-ncp-stages-unique-ganpati-protest-over-potholes-demands-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:41:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-ncp-stages-unique-ganpati-protest-over-potholes-demands-road-repairs-and-civic-accountability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhiwandi witnessed a unique protest by the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) on Tuesday, as they took to the streets of Kalyan Naka to demand road repairs and accountability from the civic administration. The issue of pothole-ridden roads during the monsoon season became the focal point of the demonstration, led by NCP city president Pravin Patil.\n\nThe protesters assembled a human-sized replica of Lord Ganpati in the midst of the potholes, symbolizing the poor state of the city's roads and questioning the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation's performance. Patil urged elected officials to \"go into the potholes,\" expressing their frustration with the condition of the roads throughout the city.\n\nPatil alleged that approximately Rs 2.5 crore had been allocated to road repairs and pothole-filling initiatives prior to the monsoon season. However, he contended that numerous roads deteriorated swiftly after the onset of the rains, leading to the formation of large potholes on significant roadways across Bhiwandi. He highlighted the issue of rainwater pooling in the potholes, which has made commuting hazardous and raised safety concerns.\n\nThe civic administration was urged to disclose the complete financial records of the monsoon road repair expenditure and conduct a thorough quality audit of the work conducted by contractors. Patil emphasized that if any irregularities were discovered, those responsible should face consequences.\n\nThe protest took place on Kalyan Naka, a primary traffic artery in Bhiwandi, which is plagued by heavy vehicular traffic. Protesters argued that the potholes filled with rainwater have disrupted traffic flow and heightened the risk of accidents, particularly for motorcyclists. The NCP threatened to escalate their protests in the coming days if the municipal authorities fail to promptly address the road conditions.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: With pothole-ridden roads becoming a major concern during the monsoon, the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) staged a unique protest at Kalyan Naka in Bhiwandi on Tuesday, demanding immediate repairs and accountability from the civic administration. Led by NCP city president Pravin Patil, the protesters placed a human-sized replica of Lord Ganpati amid the potholes to highlight the poor…",
  "key_points": [
    "NCP faction in Bhiwandi protests potholes during Ganpati festival",
    "Human Ganpati replica placed in potholes to highlight road condition",
    "Rs 2.5 crore allocated for repairs, but roads deteriorate quickly after rains"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}