India, July 14 -- In a scheduled early morning visit to Hinjewadi IT hub on Sunday, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar instructed officials to act strictly against those obstructing land acquisition for key infrastructure projects. The visit followed growing complaints about chronic waterlogging and traffic congestion in the area. Pawar reached the site around 6.30 am, accompanied by senior officials from PMRDA, MIDC, PCMC, PMC, the police department, and the district administration. BJP MLAs Mahesh Landge, Shankar Jagtap, and Shankar Mandekar were also present, along with representatives of IT companies and housing societies.

After inspecting several locations, Pawar told officials to adopt a no-tolerance approach to delays, e...