Pune Akashwani News Department Will Not Be Closed, Assures Union Minister Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that the news department of Pune Akashwani will not be closed, ending speculation about its possible shutdown. Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol raised the issue with Vaishnaw during the latter's visit to the city for railway project inaugurations, and received the assurance that "under no circumstances will the news department of Pune Akashwani be closed".

Mohol conveyed public concerns and citizens' demand to retain the department permanently. He noted that Pune Akashwani has a long history and is trusted by listeners across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and other parts of the state. According to Mohol, the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focused on modernising and strengthening Akashwani centres across the country, with emphasis on making them more effective, modern and people-oriented.