Pune: A group of residents from Sangvi , who claim they are likely to be affected by PCMC 's plan to start a demolition drive against constructions in blue floodlines, have formed a ‘ Blue Line Residents Defence Committee ' to fight against the move. The residents claim the civic body should build a retaining wall along the river instead of demolishing their houses that have been there for over 30-40 years, as many people have spent their life earnings to construct a house or purchase a flat in the zone. Residents have installed a banner in the Sangamnagar area of Sangvi, stating that they will vote against candidates of ruling political parties in Pimpri Chinchwad if their demands are not met.
It may be noted that Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), during its ongoing survey, has identified over 2,500 structures in blue floodline areas across the twin cities, and plans to demolish these buildings as they are in the no-construction zone. A senior member of the residents' committee said they have mailed their concerns to chief minster Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. "The office of Fadnavis said the matter has been forwarded to the chief secretary of the urban development department for further action," a committee member told TOI.
He added, "We have formed committees at the local level for different areas. Members will campaign against three sitting MLAs of Pimpri Chinchwad ahead of the assembly elections if they do not intervene and.