Transformer not being shifted due to CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis visit, says PCMC

THE PIMPRI-CHINCHWAD Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday clarified that the transformer on the approach road to the newly-constructed Chikhli water treatment plant was not being removed ahead of the visit of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the inauguration function.

“The transformer is being removed to ensure smooth movement of traffic on the road. It has no link to the proposed inauguration function,” Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh told The Indian Express. On Tuesday, the civic chief had approved an expenditure of Rs 1.52 crore for shifting the transformer.