Citizens Upset Over Muslim Cemetery Land in Chinchwad-Kudalwadi

PCMC24Published: 9 Oct 2026, 6:04 pm1 min read

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During the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's Development Plan hearing, citizens expressed strong dissatisfaction regarding the Muslim community's cemetery land in Chinchwad-Kudalwadi. The dispute arose after municipal officials suggested a private land option, while citizens demanded the inclusion of municipality-owned land.

Key points

Demand for the inclusion of the approved cemetery land for the Muslim community in the Development Plan.
Intense public discontent after municipal officials suggested a private land option.
Citizens insist on municipality-owned land, not private land.
Citizens highlighted the need for planning basic facilities due to increasing population.
Narendra Bansode questioned the officials' stance.

During the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) Development Plan (DP) hearing, citizens expressed strong dissatisfaction regarding the Muslim community's cemetery land in the Chinchwad-Kudalwadi area. Citizens were angered after municipal officials suggested using private land for the cemetery, according to 'Shabnam News' and 'News PCMC'.

According to 'Shabnam News', Pimpri-Chinchwad City Congress President Narendra Bansode objected to and questioned the officials' stance. Citizens clarified that their demand is for municipality-owned and already approved land, not private property. Citizens highlighted the need for proper planning for basic facilities like burial grounds due to the increasing population. Citizens praised Narendra Bansode's stand and requested him to follow up until the issue is resolved.

According to 'News PCMC', during the hearing held on October 9, 2026, the Muslim community demanded the full inclusion of the cemetery land in the Development Plan. As the administration suggested a private land option, citizens questioned the administration's position. Citizens stated that their demand is not for private property, but for the proper inclusion of the already approved municipality-owned land in the Development Plan. Citizens have demanded the inclusion of the cemetery land in the Development Plan, considering the religious and social needs of the Muslim community.