MUMBAI: With the pothole menace refusing to abate in the city, Red FM’s thoughtful initiative, "Pothole Utsav" has somehow brought about a positive change in certain areas of the city. Numerous listeners have been calling RJ Malishka and informing her about the decrepit condition of the roads.
A listener called up RJ Malishka complaining about a huge pothole near Infinity Mall (Andheri West). This pothole had been causing a lot of inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians alike. RJ Malishka, taking charge of the issue, assured the listener that she would speak to the concerned authorities. She spoke to the Andheri West Corporator, Jyotsna Dighe and echoed the sentiments of the troubled commuter. The corporator on her part, guaranteed to Malishka that she would ensure that the pothole be filled up within 48 hours. On following up with the corporator again, the pothole had been filled within 24 hours.
In another case, the Andheri-Kurla road, Marol PipeLine had a huge pothole. RJ Malishka spoke to the concerned corporator, Swati Sawant and inquired about the status on the pothole. The corporator assured Malishka that the pothole would be fixed within 48 hours. To check up on the same, Malishka followed up with the corporator during her Morning No.1 show and ensured that pothole was being filled.
Red FM’s Pothole Utsav has indeed garnered more recognition this year and come to the forefront in making both the concerned authorities and Mumbaikars aware of the persisting problem of potholes, compelling the authorities to take necessary remedial action.