India, July 15 -- After nearly a decade of relentless campaigning, the much-awaited stretch between Lavanya Restaurant and Raheja Reserve Premier Society was finally opened yesterday bringing long-overdue relief to thousands of residents in the NIBM Annexe, Mohammed Wadi, and Undri areas. The 700-metre-long and 24-metre-wide stretch, delayed for years due to alleged corruption in land acquisition, is now operational following intense public pressure and administrative action.

It was only after social activist Jaymala Dhankikar filed a petition with the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and chief minister's office (CMO) twice - first on October 10, 2024 and later on Jan 1, 2025 that the action was finally initiated. Dhankikar demanded three i...