After a rat entered a theatre artist’s clothes, PMC initiated pest control at Chavan Theatre and Balgandharva. Regular cleaning after performances and contractor appointment have been planned to ensure hygiene.
Anshu Kashid
Pune, June 11, 2025: An alarming incident at Yashwantrao Chavan Theatre in Kothrud, where a rat crawled into a theatre artist’s clothes, has jolted the civic administration into action. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has now vowed to ensure cleanliness after every performance and plans to appoint a dedicated cleaning contractor to prevent such shocking lapses in hygiene.
The artist’s unpleasant experience sparked strong reactions from both the performing community and the audience. Many viewers complained that rats were seen roaming around even before the show began. The issue has now reached Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council, has taken serious note and demanded immediate improvements to the theatre’s condition.
Despite several earlier complaints, the situation at Chavan Theatre hadn’t improved, causing ongoing inconvenience to artists and theatre lovers alike. Civic negligence has now come under the scanner, and the matter is expected to echo in the upcoming legislative session.
In response to the public outrage, pest control measures were quickly implemented at both Yashwantrao Chavan Theatre and Balgandharva Rangmandir. Additional Commissioner Omprakash Divate confirmed that both theatres have been cleaned and emphasized that regular cleaning will be enforced going forward. A formal proposal to appoint an independent cleaning contractor is currently being drafted to ensure accountability and cleanliness in the future.
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