Opposition to Hold Weekly Janta Darbar Amid Rising Civic Woes Nagpur: Sanjay Mahakalkar, the Leader of Opposition in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), has announced the initiation of weekly “janta darbar” sessions at his NMC office every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The move comes as residents grapple with persistent civic challenges, including prolonged water shortages and inadequate basic services. Mahakalkar accused both the ruling party and the civic administration of failing to address these issues, stating that citizens are left to navigate bureaucratic hurdles without resolution. He emphasized that the weekly gatherings aim to provide a direct channel for residents to voice concerns and demand timely action outside conventional administrative processes. Mahakalkar highlighted the worsening water crisis in several parts of the city, citing administrative inaction as a key problem. He referenced assurances made during the March 20 general body meeting, where Mayor Neeta Thakre had pledged to convene a special session to tackle the water issue. However, Mahakalkar noted that no such meeting had been organized within a month of the promise, which he described as a clear indication of the administration’s lack of urgency. The leader of opposition argued that the janta darbar initiative would bypass bureaucratic delays, ensuring that citizens’ grievances are addressed promptly. The weekly darbar, he explained, is designed to serve as a platform for direct engagement between residents and officials, bypassing the usual layers of bureaucracy. Mahakalkar stressed that the initiative reflects the growing frustration among citizens who feel their voices are ignored by the current administration.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #sanjay_mahakalkar #neeta_thakre #janta_darbar
