Frustrated With Civic Issues In Keshavnagar? Your Direct Line To The PMC Is On July 21st.

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

Let me say this as someone who lives here, walks these roads, and shares these frustrations: Keshavnagar deserves better.

Potholes that mysteriously multiply overnight. Tap water that plays hide and seek. Garbage vans that forget entire lanes. Broken streetlights that turn our roads into obstacle courses after dark. If you’ve ever muttered under your breath or ranted in your local WhatsApp group, I hear you—because I’m one of you.

But what if we actually had a chance to say all this to the people who are supposed to fix it?

Well, we do. On Monday, July 21, we get that chance.

What’s Happening?

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is hosting a Lokshahi Din—basically, a day where citizens can walk in and file their civic grievances directly with the officials responsible. And not just any officials—these are senior people from key departments like:

Road Maintenance
Water Supply
Garbage Collection
Drainage and Sewage
Electricity

Think of it like a civic darbar. And you don’t need to be a lawyer or a politician to be heard.

Why This Actually Matters (A Lot)

We’re all used to feeling ignored. Complaint calls that lead nowhere. Emails that vanish into the void. But Lokshahi Din is different. It’s official. It’s logged. It’s face-to-face. This is your chance to:

Speak to someone who can actually do something.
Make sure your complaint is recorded in the system.
Join your voice with others facing the same issues (because there’s power in numbers).

My Simple Guide: How to Prepare (Learned This the Hard Way)

If you want to make your issue heard and not forgotten, here’s what I suggest:

Be Specific: Write down the exact problem. Mention the street name, nearby landmarks, and how long the issue has existed.
Gather Proof: Photos and videos help. Trust me, they can’t ignore a pothole when it’s staring at them on your phone screen.
Write a Simple Letter: Include your name, address, contact, and the issue. Keep it short and clear.
Carry Extra Copies: One for them, one for your own record.
Don’t Leave Without a Receipt: Ask for a complaint number or acknowledgement slip. It’s your proof they heard you.