Sus Residents’ Online Protest Pays Off as PMC Begins Repairs on Yashwin Society Road
Pune, November 27, 2025: Residents of Sus have finally seen movement on a long-pending civic issue, with the Pune Municipal Corporation starting repair work on the damaged Yashwin Society Road. The work began on Wednesday, just days after locals came together for an online protest demanding immediate action.
A Digital Protest That Made an Impact
On November 21, residents held a coordinated 15-minute WhatsApp protest from 11 am to 11:15 am. Hundreds of messages were sent simultaneously to PMC officials, including the Junior Engineer and Chief Engineer. Their demand was simple: repair the broken stretch between Vibgyor School and Neelanchal Society.
The road had remained in poor condition even two months after the monsoon. Potholes, loose gravel, uneven patches and heavy dust had turned daily travel into a struggle for schoolchildren, elderly residents and office commuters. Two-wheeler riders were especially affected, facing frequent jerks and health issues like dust allergies, breathing discomfort and back pain.
Residents Demand Basic Civic Services
Locals said their protest was a peaceful reminder that they deserve basic amenities, especially when they pay taxes on time. Repeated complaints over the past weeks had brought no meaningful action, which pushed residents to organise the digital campaign. The movement also highlighted how heavy vehicles were worsening the road condition and adding to the dust problem.
Key concerns raised by residents included:
- Severe dust pollution affecting children and senior citizens
- Rising respiratory issues and allergies
- Frequent back pain caused by uneven road surfaces
- Heavy vehicles further damaging the stretch
Parents were particularly worried about school buses travelling on the damaged route every day.
PMC Responds, Repair Work Begins
The collective pressure finally worked. PMC began resurfacing the road on November 27. Residents welcomed the move and thanked PMC officials for acting on their concerns. They also appreciated media platforms for bringing attention to the issue.
Many expressed relief, saying the repair work will ease daily travel and improve air quality in the stretch.
Citizen-Led Digital Campaigns Gain Strength
The development reflects a growing trend in Pune, where residents are increasingly turning to online campaigns to push for accountability in civic matters. From road repairs to waste management and drainage issues, digital protests are becoming an effective way to accelerate long-pending civic work.
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