Pune, Oct. 24 -- Former MLA and Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee senior vice-president Mohan Joshi on Saturday criticised the delay in commencing passenger services on the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, alleging that the line was awaiting inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite the necessary safety clearance having been received.
In a statement, Joshi said the Metro had been operating without passengers for more than 100 days, describing the situation as a waste of public money and an inconvenience to commuters awaiting the start of regular services.
He said employees working in the Hinjewadi IT Park, residents and commuters from areas along the route, including Maan, Aundh, Chatushrungi and Model Colony, were e...