India, April 8 -- A conflict has emerged between the Bharatiya Janata Party office bearers and cable operators over the crackdown on illegal overhead cables in Pune.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) began removing illegal cables last week, led by Standing Committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale, who personally visited sites to oversee the drive. The move disturbed cable operators, who met PMC officials to request a halt.

Sources said, "The cable operators met the PMC office bearers. Bhimale attended the meeting but rejected their demands."

Commenting on the development, Bhimale said, "I am in a strong view to take action against the illegal overhead cables. To increase PMC revenue and keep the city clean and beautiful, we need to take ...