Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, at the garbage transfer station in Hudco N-12, AIMIM state president Imtiaz Jaleel along with AIMIM corporators staged a protest and halted the work recently. They allegedly abused municipal employees. It was also stated that party workers who have not been officially elected as co-opted corporators are intimidating staff in municipal corporation offices. Such hooliganism will not be tolerated. Corporators must work within the framework of the law. They have no interest in the city’s development. Regarding the N-12 protest, member Raj Wankhede demanded that cases be registered against those responsible during the standing committee meeting on Monday. Chairman Anil Makariye also directed that cases be filed within 24 hours.
The AIMIM party has nominated Asrar Ahmed for the post of co-opted member, though his official selection has not yet been confirmed. Despite this, he has already begun functioning as a corporator in municipal offices. He reportedly scrutinised operations at Meltron Hospital and N-7 Hospital. Two separate cases have already been registered against him in this regard. Prior to this, a protest was held at the N-12 garbage transfer station under the leadership of Imtiaz Jaleel, the repercussions of which were seen in today’s standing committee meeting.
Wankhede stated that if citizens in the area face problems, they should approach the prabhag’s corporators. They are capable of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of temples in the locality and AIMIM need not worry. He questioned why Jaleel is raising concerns now when the transfer station has existed since 2018. He alleged that the real issue is that the garbage contractor did not meet them. When the city was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the same people had said the city should first be made worthy of the name. Now that issues like water supply and waste management are being addressed, they cannot tolerate it. He accused them of being against development. Surendra Kulkarni and Madhuri Adwant also expressed dissatisfaction with AIMIM’s actions.
‘Nothing of the sort happened’
Since 2018, former MP Imtiaz Jaleel has supported this transfer station. However, the stench has increased significantly. About 95 per cent of the nearby residents are Hindus, and Satya Vishnu Hospital (which treats cancer patients) is located opposite the site. Therefore, the protest became necessary. There was no question of hooliganism, and no one was abused, said standing committee members Azhar Pathan and Matin Khan.
Action will be taken if obstruction is found
Two cases have already been registered in connection with the N-8 and Meltron incidents. A report will also be sought in this matter. If it is found that there was obstruction of work or disruption, action will be taken as per rules, said municipal commissioner Amol Yedge in the meeting.
Register cases after report
Chairman Anil Makariye instructed the civic administration to obtain a complete report on the matter and register cases against the culprits within 24 hours. He emphasised that the dignity of the Mayor and MLAs must be maintained, adding that ‘your reels reveal everything.’