Why Residents Say Meghana Mane Is Equipped to Deliver What the Ward Needs
As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approach, conversations in Ward No. 60 sound strikingly similar across lanes and housing societies. People are not debating ideology at length; they are listing problems — and discussing who can realistically address them.
In these conversations, many residents increasingly point to Meghana Mane as someone capable of turning long-pending civic demands into action.
“These Problems Have Been Ignored for Too Long”
Public sentiment in Ward 60 is shaped by lived experience. Residents openly speak about poor civic amenities, inadequate maintenance of roads and drainage, and the lack of basic public infrastructure. There is recurring concern about the absence of sufficient medical facilities, a fire station, and even essential services such as a post office within accessible distance.
Parents frequently raise the issue of limited schools and colleges, forcing students to travel far. Others point to the shortage of open spaces, parks, and public recreational areas with quality amenities, especially for senior citizens and children.
Equally pressing are everyday irritants that affect livelihoods and mobility — the hawker menace, chronic traffic congestion, and parking chaos that disrupts normal life.
“Development, But Not at Our Cost”
Residents are clear that they want solutions, not disruption. Sustainable development, as people describe it, means improving facilities without disturbing neighbourhood culture or daily routines.
This sentiment closely aligns with the governance philosophy of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), built on the principle of 80% social work and 20% politics. The emphasis on people-first governance, inspired by Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray, resonates strongly in the ward.
Residents say this is why Meghana Mane’s approach feels grounded — focusing on health infrastructure, education, safety services, public spaces, and organised hawker management, alongside long-term solutions to traffic and parking.
“She Will Be Answerable”
Beyond problem identification, accountability is the defining expectation. People say they want a corporator who does not merely forward complaints but owns outcomes.
While her background as the daughter of former Mayor Ankush Kakade is acknowledged, voters are quick to add that legacy alone is irrelevant unless it translates into performance.
Final Word
The public mood in Ward 60 is clear: fix the basics, protect community life, and stay accountable. Many residents believe Meghana Mane understands both the problems and the responsibility that comes with solving them.
The ballot will deliver the mandate.
But the confidence reflected in public conversations already signals who people believe can get the work done.
