The Times of India

BMC polls: With patchy services, P East braces for 1st election test minus a ward officer; candidates tackle traffic, water and slum issues

The newly formed P East administrative ward faces political and civic challenges due to redrawn boundaries and uneven infrastructure. Candidates are navigating demographic shifts and addressing issues like water supply, traffic, and stalled rehabilitation projects. Local concerns, including hawker management and housing redevelopment, are central to the electoral contest.