Mumbai News: Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Backs Demand For Fast Local Train Halt At Parel Station During Janata Darbar; VIDEO

Mumbai: With increasing footfall at Parel station due to the presence of several multinational companies, corporate offices, and major hospitals, there is a growing public demand for fast local trains to halt at the station. Responding to this, Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced that he will follow up with the railway authorities to ensure this request is considered.

The minister was speaking at a well-attended Janata Darbar (public grievance meeting) organized at the F South Ward office of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha holds Janta Darbar at Mumbai's F South Ward#jantadarbar #lodha #BMC #FPJ pic.twitter.com/MzXYfvduDl

— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 16, 2025

Minister Lodha emphasized that the administration must directly connect with citizens to understand and address their problems. He said the initiative was in line with the direction of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has urged cabinet ministers to reach out to people through such forums. Lodha reaffirmed his commitment to working continuously until public grievances are resolved, thereby strengthening the roots of democracy.

📍Janata Darbar | F South Ward, Parel East, Mumbai

Today, I interacted with citizens at the @mybmc F South Ward, Parel, Mumbai during the Janta Darbar. Listened to their concerns, understood their problems, and directed immediate action to resolve them.

Public service begins… pic.twitter.com/igauDfYieL

— Mangal Prabhat Lodha (@MPLodha) July 16, 2025

A unique aspect of the Janata Darbar was the participation of officials from twelve different government departments, including representatives from the railway administration. Citizens welcomed the convenience of having various department heads under one roof, stating that it saved them from repeated visits to government offices.

📍जनता दरबार । एफ दक्षिण विभाग, परळ पूर्व, मुंबई

बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या एफ दक्षिण विभाग, येथे आज जनता दरबार भरवण्यात आला. मा.मुख्यमंत्री श्री @Dev_Fadnavis जी यांनी केलेल्या मार्गदर्शनानुसार यात मी सहभागी झालो.

300 हून अधिक नागरिकांनी आपल्या समस्या मांडल्या, ज्यातील 200… pic.twitter.com/ql5uvz66k5

— Mangal Prabhat Lodha (@MPLodha) July 16, 2025

During the event, citizens raised several pressing issues, including:

. Abandoned vehicles and unauthorized parking

. Traffic regulation problems

. Low water pressure

. Irregularities in ration distribution

. Redevelopment issues of housing societies

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More than 300 citizens presented their complaints at the event. Immediate resolution was provided to over 200 individuals by senior officials on the spot. Minister Lodha instructed that the remaining complaints should also be followed up without delay, and appropriate action should be taken promptly.

The Janata Darbar was also attended by local MLA Kalidas Kolambkar, F South Ward Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Patil, and senior police officials.