Pune’s most popular Fergusson College (FC) Road, which was once known for its lush greenery, clean roads, walkable footpaths and disciplined traffic, has now turned into a place with frequent traffic violations, encroached footpaths, and littering across the road stretch.
FC Road is where both my grandparents lived and where I spent my 80s vacations when it was a quiet, tree lined street. I still live nearby, but I only step onto that stretch when I have no choice.
Now it's just illegal chaos, garbage, and everyone pretending this is normal. pic.twitter.com/ECJK2cDEDs — Akshay D (@akkiman) November 15, 2025
Residents have taken the issue on X (formerly Twitter), mentioning that “Major no-parking issues continue during peak hours on FC Road on weekend evenings rush hour. And there is

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