Residents across Mumbai have raised a range of civic concerns—from overcrowded metro trains to pothole-ridden roads, noise pollution and rodent infestation—as part of a weekly initiative that connects citizens with authorities.
One of the key complaints comes from daily commuters on the Mumbai Metro Line 1, who continue to face severe overcrowding. Despite repeated discussions around adding more coaches, there has been no visible progress for over a year. Commuters say peak-hour travel remains highly congested, and the lack of updates from authorities has added to their frustration.
Road conditions have also come under scrutiny. Residents in Dahisar pointed out the unusual issue of potholes appearing on speed breakers, particularly near Dahisar Railway Station. This forces vehicles to veer to one side, leading to bottlenecks and traffic congestion.
In Prabhadevi, citizens have flagged disturbances caused by unregulated street vendors. A resident living near Sahkari Bhandar reported that food stalls operating from morning until late night create noise and garbage. Despite periodic action by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the stalls reportedly return shortly after being removed.
Another serious issue has been reported from Malad West, where residents of Shiv Darshan Society are dealing with a rodent infestation linked to a locked flat under legal dispute. The situation has worsened due to foul odour and suspected decaying matter, with residents claiming that civic intervention has been limited due to legal complications.
Authorities have responded to some concerns. The Central Pollution Control Board stated, “Regular monitoring of all areas takes place and any hotspots are noted by the CPCB, which influence policy measures that need to be taken to mitigate the larger problem of dust pollution. In case of a hyperlocal pollution hotspot, immediate measures can be taken by local authorities to either halt construction work or divert traffic if required until AQI in the area gets better.”
While some responses have been received, several issues remain unresolved, with citizens continuing to seek accountability and timely action from authorities.
Source: Mid-day
