India, Aug. 26 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) recently proposed ward formations for the upcoming civic polls have triggered strong criticism not only from the opposition but also from citizen forums, resident associations, and housing collectives across the city. Allegations of arbitrary redrawing, lack of transparency, and reliance on outdated data have led to concerns that the draft boundaries could result in administrative confusion and uneven development across Pune's rapidly expanding urban areas.

Through a public notice issued on August 22, 2025, the PMC invited objections and suggestions on the draft ward boundaries until September 4. What was expected to be a routine pre-election exercise has now escalated into a city-...