THANE: The family of Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik got a first-hand experience of badly maintained gardens in Thane city during a recent random visit to one of the facilities with their grandson following which they have written to the municipal corporation requesting an immediate revamp.
MLA Sarnaik and his wife Parisha claimed they were horrified to see the badly maintained facility that was also freely accessed by anti-social elements following which they independently wrote to municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar.
"I recently visited the Shriniwas Khale garden in ward 5 near Shivai Nagar with my grandson only to find it in bad shape. Most of the play and recreation equipment was broken, the landscaping was destroyed and youngsters were seen smoking, consuming liquor within the premises. I immediately left the garden and felt sorry that I couldn’t ensure a proper public play area for my grandson and other children who deserved open space to play," said former corporator Parisha Sarnaik.
