It’s raining potholes in Pimpri-Chinchwad: 1,800 filled up at cost of Rs 1 crore, says civic corporation

As the rain took a break in Pune on Saturday morning, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) said that it had filled up as many as 1,800 potholes, or 88 per cent of the potholes in its jurisdiction, at a cost of Rs 1 crore – an amount it fears could go up in the coming days.

For over a month or so, the civic administration had been under fire from citizens, activists and politicians for the poor quality of roads posing a threat to the lives of citizens. Citizens have been demanding that PCMC appoint quality contractors who will ensure better quality roads that do not endanger their lives.