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Strong BJP performance, declining Cong, and positive student perception of AAP

Saurashtra University students frequently express their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, but there is also a continual hum of concerns about unemployment, test paper leaks, and price hikes.
Many students claim that the BJP has brought “vikas” by upgrading the electricity and water infrastructure and creating roads, but some of them also cast doubt on its track record in the areas of education and health.
And some of these first-time assembly poll voters seem to have taken notice of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), rather than the Congress, who has historically been the BJP’s major foe.
Ranva Dalip, a Morbi native and first-year master’s student, says of the AAP, “AAP ka vichar achchha hai education par (AAP’s thoughts on education are good)”. He swiftly adds, though, that it will take time for the party to become well-known.
The loud campaign of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party in Delhi, which is focused on corruption and other concerns like education and health, has found some supporters on the campus of the largest institution in the area, which enrols students from all across the region’s several districts.
While many poll experts feel that the Congress is still the BJP’s main competitor in the state, the majority of these young people perceive the party to be unappealing, creating an opening for the AAP to enter the race.
Mehul Makwana, a BCA student, praises the BJP for improving facilities for state residents and declares emphatically, “Modi hi aayega” (Modi will definitely win again), unfazed by the fact that the prime minister’s position is not up for grabs in these elections and highlighting how he is seen as synonymous with his party in his home state.
There are, however, a few opposing viewpoints as well.
One student claims that the state administration responded to the Morbi bridge collapse disaster slowly because Delhi has “control,” while another claims that while Modi has done a lot of wonderful things for the nation and the state, he hasn’t been able to stop the rise in prices.
A master’s student named Kachhot Kaushik claims that higher education has gotten pricey and expresses support for Kejriwal’s pledge of free power, health care, and education.
According to him, the regional party’s leadership in Delhi and Punjab has received positive reviews.
The state has seen a few incidences of question paper leaks, which is a common issue. Some students also criticise the Gujarat government of failing to provide adequate work chances for them.
Even though the BJP looks to be maintaining a strong presence, the AAP seems to have been able to leave an effect on the young minds dissatisfied with the ruling party for a variety of reasons with its aggressive and visible campaign.
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Pothole-Ridden MIDC Roads Near Navi Mumbai Continue to Trouble Drivers

Despite extensive cement-concrete surfacing in the MIDC areas near Navi Mumbai, poor road quality and persistent drainage issues continue to cause major inconvenience for drivers, especially during the monsoon season.
The industrial zones surrounding Navi Mumbai include 136 km of roads, with 21 km falling under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in Rabale and parts of Mahape. The remaining 115 km, managed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), have been largely concretized. However, poor workmanship at road joints and along service roads has led to the early formation of potholes, even with the season’s first rains.
Drainage issues further worsen the situation, as many drainage holes are positioned higher than the road surface, causing water to accumulate on the roads after even minimal rainfall. Service roads with paver-block surfaces are particularly prone to flooding and becoming severely damaged.
In Turbhe MIDC, improperly leveled manholes and elevated channel edges have become hazardous for motorists. Shiv Sena Ubatha group’s sub-city chief, Mahesh Kothiwal, said that despite holding protests to highlight these problems, little improvement has been made.
When contacted, NMMC officials were unavailable for comment. MIDC’s executive engineer, R. G. Rathod, stated that while resurfacing work is nearing completion, the ongoing monsoon has delayed repairs. Final patchwork and improvements will be carried out soon.
The situation highlights the need for better construction standards and timely maintenance to ensure safe and durable roads in the region.
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NMMC to Distribute 24,000 Garbage Bins; E-Vehicle Waste Collection to Begin Soon

In a significant step towards enhancing the city’s waste management system, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has approved a Rs 934 crore project for improved garbage collection and transportation. As part of this initiative, the civic body will soon distribute 24,000 new garbage bins across the city, ensuring better waste segregation at the source.
The bins, color-coded in blue and green, will be placed in various residential and public areas within the next week. The new system will introduce electronic vehicle (e-vehicle) based waste collection for the first time in Navi Mumbai, promoting eco-friendly transportation.
The new waste management contract spans nine years, replacing the previous seven-year arrangement that ended in March 2022. The project emphasizes the segregation of waste into multiple categories beyond just wet and dry, including domestic hazardous waste, plastic, wood, glass, and metals.
Under the new plan, the city will see the deployment of 246 waste collection vehicles, including 40 e-vehicles and several large compactors, a significant increase from the current fleet of 110 vehicles. All vehicles will be monitored in real-time through a centralized control room to ensure transparency and efficiency.
Currently, Navi Mumbai generates approximately 750 tonnes of waste daily, including 340 tonnes of wet waste and 410 tonnes of dry waste. The new system aims to further improve Navi Mumbai’s position among India’s cleanest cities, where it already ranks in the top tier alongside cities like Indore and Surat.
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Navi Mumbai International Airport to Levy User Development Fee from Inaugural Operations

Passengers flying from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will soon pay a User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 620 for domestic departures and Rs 1,225 for international departures, excluding taxes. Arriving passengers will pay Rs 270 for domestic and Rs 525 for international flights. The fee structure, announced by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), will be applicable from NMIA’s commercial launch until March 31, 2026, or until regular tariffs are finalized.
Compared to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), where departing domestic and international passengers currently pay Rs 207 and Rs 726 respectively (taxes included), NMIA’s UDF is notably higher. Initially, NMIA had proposed even steeper charges, but AERA moderated these fees in the interim tariff order.
NMIA’s operator submitted a multi-year tariff proposal in February 2025, projecting the airport’s first control period from April 2025 to March 2030. NMIA is expected to commence operations by August 2025 with an initial capacity of 20 million passengers annually, expanding to 90 million per annum across five phases by future timelines.
The airport operator plans to invest approximately Rs 57,333 crore in infrastructure development across the first three phases, with Rs 22,531 crore allocated for Phases I and II. AERA has also approved an ad hoc tariff for cargo operations, with a directive to simplify the cargo tariff structure in future reviews.
The regulator will finalize regular tariffs after detailed examination, while the interim rates will ensure smooth commercial operations from the outset.
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