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Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
The condition of the Gutters and Nullas remain completely filled with debris and garbage in Thakur Village
@TawdeRitu @AshwiniBhide @mybmc @DighavkarKiran @GaneshKhankar @mybmcWardRS
Please take this seriously at the earliest
BMC would be held responsible for this mess – at Mumbai, India
🚨 Today we inspected the pre-monsoon nullah cleaning works in Thakur Village.
What we found is alarming.
Several major nullahs originating near Janupada remain heavily clogged with garbage and debris despite crores being spent annually on desilting and cleaning works.
If the source itself is blocked, where will the rainwater go during heavy monsoon showers?
The question every taxpayer deserves an answer to:
❓ Was the work actually carried out on the ground?
❓ Who will be held accountable if Thakur Village floods again this year?
Requesting immediate inspection and corrective action before the monsoon arrives.
@TawdeRitu @GaneshKhankar @AshwiniBhide
@mybmc @mybmcWardRS @MumbaiPolice
@AmeetSatam @DighavkarKiran
#ThakurVillage #MumbaiRains #NullahSafai #BMC #Accountability #FloodPrevention
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
🚨 Today we inspected the pre-monsoon nullah cleaning works in Thakur Village.
What we found is alarming.
Several major nullahs originating near Janupada remain heavily clogged with garbage and debris despite crores being spent annually on desilting and cleaning works.
If the source itself is blocked, where will the rainwater go during heavy monsoon showers?
The question every taxpayer deserves an answer to:
❓ Was the work actually carried out on the ground?
❓ Who will be held accountable if Thakur Village floods again this year?
Requesting immediate inspection and corrective action before the monsoon arrives.
@TawdeRitu @GaneshKhankar @AshwiniBhide
@mybmc @mybmcWardRS @MumbaiPolice
@AmeetSatam @DighavkarKiran
#ThakurVillage #MumbaiRains #NullahSafai #BMC #Accountability #FloodPrevention
Excellent myth busting article on generics vs branded meds.
STAY WITH ME.
A few years ago, a patient was referred to me because he was diagnosed with complicated cirrhosis. He had an infection which led to a condition called hepatic encephalopathy (brain failure due to high ammonia levels). The treatment largely involved ammonia reducing therapies. One drug was central to this - Rifaximin - a non-absorbable antibiotic that reduced ammonia in the body. I prescribed him Rifaximin for 6 weeks and advised him follow-up.
He came back to me, not after six weeks, but in 4 weeks, this time, in liver coma (worst stage of brain failure - due to very high ammonia). He spent two days in the ICU and six days in total in the hospital. His hospital bill was close to INR 80,000. He had no insurance and his wife borrowed the money from neighbors and friends to clear hospital dues.
Upon questioning, I found that he was not taking the Rifaximin drug I had prescribed. He was only on the other two drugs (one, a syrup called lactulose for improving ammonia clearance in gut). I was furious, because the patient spent a whole week unecessarily in the ICU and wasted so much money that he never had - just because he was "not compliant" to my orders. I decided it was time for me to school him a bit.
But I was wrong. He was compliant. He had purchased Rifaximin and was on it. For 15 days. Thereafter, he could not afford it. He was an autorickshaw driver who shuttled school children every morning and evening. He could hardly make ends meet. He had two children of his own. The Rifaximin brand I prescribed him was 42 rupees per tablet. He had to consume two a day - which would mean 2520 rupees a month. He just did not have that money - so he skipped it - to not compromise on other important matters - childrens education and food.
He was confused and scared about opting for a cheaper version of Rifaximin because one, he was unsure about the quality of Rifaximin that was not prescribed by me and two, he was "scared" that I would scold him for buying a cheaper Rifaximin and if that got him into trouble.
I was confused and scared about prescribing a cheaper version of Rifaximin because one, I was unsure about the quality of Rifaximin that was not "a good promoted brand" and two, I was "scared" that his family would scold me for prescribing a cheaper Rifaximin and if that got him into trouble.
It is heartbreaking that many doctors still simply don’t trust generic medicines. Too often, they worry that these cheaper options are lower quality or might cause more problems than the big, famous brands. This fear leads them to prescribe expensive drugs instead, and the real tragedy is that it pushes vital healthcare out of reach for the ordinary people who need it most - like my patient.
This narrative, that generic drugs 'are never good' and that only big pharmaceutical marketed drugs are what works has been deeply ingrained into doctors and patients alike - I do not know by whom and since when. Looking back, these strong emotions were based on either opinions, testimonials or second- and third-hand information. Not evidence.
Like I said. Stay with me. This is life changing and will disrupt the drug market in India. Here are the results of The Citizens Generic vs. Brand Drugs Quality Project.
1/11
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
Sir @PiyushGoyal ,while taking pride in holding #commonwealthgames2030 , please note we are yet to be called world class in infrastructure,facilities& it's maintenance. #ThakurVillage in your constituency yet to reach any standard forget World Class😥
वो सुबह कब आऐगी 🤔
JaiHind🇮🇳
A matter of great pride for all Indians! 🇮🇳
The Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad is a testament to our nation's growing prowess in sports & its rising stature as a global sporting destination.
Furthermore, it is a reflection of PM @NarendraModi ji's continued efforts to strengthen India's global position in sports through world-class infrastructure, nurturing sports talent & promoting a culture of sporting excellence across the nation.
commonwealthsport.com/news/4…
Absolute morons!
🕊️ Mumbai’s skies wouldn’t be the same without pigeons.
With feeding bans, these gentle birds face starvation. 💔
Human Mumbaikars turned into “pigeons” to remind everyone pigeons belong here too.
👉 Join us in urging Hon’ble CM @Dev_Fadnavis to stop starving pigeons with feeding bans: petain.vg/ant
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Pigeons are messenger of various diseases and cause serious respiratory issues/death.
Reports also indicated that the pigeon population is rapidly increasing in urban cities which is a concern.
Peta should stop promoting nonsense and focus on real animal issues instead.
x.com/bhogleharsha/s…
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/hea…
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
Hi @mybmcWardRS , this circle, just opposite #Achija restaurant & #HinduHrudyasamaratShriBalasahebThackerayUdyaan #ThakurVillage is in very bad shape since more than a month. Please get it restored at earliest @mybmcInfra
@TVALMGuild @DevangVDave @ShelarAshish
JaiHind 🇮🇳
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
Absolutely biased and misleading journalism by @timesofindia @mumbaimirror @TOIMumbai
Thousands of law-abiding residents and societies of Thakur Village have unitedly demanded removal of illegal hawkers — a fact backed by letters, protests, and official action.
Yet, a handful of individuals found roaming the streets are projected as the voice of the people?
Shameful whitewashing of truth.
This headline insults the genuine movement of citizens who fought for cleaner, safer, hawker-free roads after 20 years of struggle.
Stop peddling selective narratives.
The voice of Thakur Village is loud and clear: NO to illegal hawkers.
So true. Almost everyone had an 'endowment' policy in those days. The only people that made money were the sweet talking agents. Thankfully, this domain has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade but still so much to do in terms of educating people.
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
Thakur Village , Kandivali E, Nr Vishnu Shivam , MUM-101 - R South Ward
Hon Mr. Goyal - Pls see situation near us for road garbage. No action yet. Pls help.
Mobile - 900 4343 453
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @mybmc @BMCrsouth
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
To
The People of India,
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation @mybmc
Respected Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis @Dev_Fadnavis
Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi
I am not an activist. I am not here to fight or tear anyone down. I am writing to you as a citizen of our country, a fellow Indian, with a basic yet fundamental right—the right to clean air.
Every day, I see people around me in Mumbai getting sicker. I feel it in my own body too. The air we breathe is no longer just air—it is harming our lungs, our hearts, and our future. We cannot ignore this any longer.
Today, I have a humble yet urgent plea to our Respected Chief Minister, our Honorable Prime Minister, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Please reconsider the allocation of funds for something the city does not need right now.
Mumbai does not need a giant Ferris wheel. What we need—what we desperately need—is clean air.
I appeal to every citizen of India, to parents, educators, and school principals. You know absenteeism in schools is rising. You see children struggling with breathing issues, missing out on their education and their childhood. I appeal to doctors, who witness the growing number of patients with respiratory illnesses. Pediatricians, you know how many young children are suffering from asthma and lung infections caused by polluted air.
To personal trainers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts—I ask you to pause and reflect. We encourage people to exercise, to run, to train for a healthier life. But what happens when they do this in toxic air? Are we truly helping them, or are we unknowingly harming them?
This is also a heartfelt appeal to nutritionists, doctors, wellness experts, and health influencers. You know that food and medicine alone cannot fix this. No superfood, no supplement, no treatment can undo the damage that breathing polluted air does to our bodies every single day.
And to celebrities, athletes, and people with influence—your voice matters. You have the power to bring attention to this crisis. Let us use our platforms not just for endorsements but for a cause that impacts every single Indian. Let us urge our leaders to focus on what we truly need as human beings.
We cannot afford to be mere bystanders anymore. This is not resilience. This is a slow surrender.
We have children and aging parents struggling to breathe. We have newborns taking their first breaths of air that should never enter fragile lungs. The future of our health does not depend on just more medicine, more nutrition, or more meditation. It depends on the basics—the right to clean air, clean water, and clean food.
I do not claim to have all the answers. But I do know this—the money allocated for a Ferris wheel could be used to clean the air in our city.
This is not about fighting. This is about uniting. Hatred and anger will not solve this crisis, but our collective voice, our unwavering plea for change, will.
To every parent watching their child suffer, to every citizen who wakes up to a smog-filled skyline—speak up. Our voice matters.
During the COVID-19 pandemic when the nation rallied for health and wellness, Hon. Prime Minister, your amazing Fit India Movement @FitIndiaOff nominated me as the Wellness and Lifestyle Champion. Today, I carry that responsibility forward. My humble plea is that we need clean air, not just for fitness, but for a healthier, stronger, and cleaner India.
Let us not wait for another crisis to act. We are with you. Let's act together now.
With humility, respect, urgency, and hope,
Luke Coutinho
#FitIndiaMovement #NewIndiaFitIndia #CleanAirForMumbai #AirQualityMatters #ActNow #bmcmumbai #bmc #india #MumbaiEye #FerrisWheel
Clowns playing loud content on their smartphone speakers in public places should be whacked. Including the so called educated ones.
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
If someone's pet dog attacks or bites you due to the negligence of the pet owners, don't settle for just an apology.
Section 289 IPC/BNS is specifically designed for such cases and provides for imprisonment of up to 6 months. If there’s any grievous injury, then file the case under section 338. It has imprisonment of up to 2 years. If pet wasn't immunized, penalty is additional.
Since treatment costs can amount to lakhs, also file a civil suit for damages under CPC.
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
We warned you people. Accepting madness will lead to more madness. Now, child rapists are asking for legitimacy. They are even given platform
They too are claiming they were created that way. Your responsibility as a parent has gone way up
Well said, @ashirvoi. Let us be...
One tight whack gave her a good taste of gender equality. Thankfully it was being recorded else it would have been his fault by default.
The incident took place in Connaught Place, Delhi where there was a confrontation between a boy from Bijnor and a Delhi girl who hit each other and spilled the drink of the lady - this is how she overreacted and got a good taste of equality
The girl along with her team were probably shooting a prank video but it got real
Murad Wagh 🇮🇳 retweeted
Retweet this if you agree that tolls at Dahisar, Vashi, Airoli and Mulund must be immediately suspended until the roads are fixed.
Can we get 10000 RTs?
Feel free to call it armchair activism.
If we don't demand it, we won't get it either.
Just keep suffering, Mumbaikars.
Brilliant rendering. Apt use of AI. The world needs more of these...
AI rendered video of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’
A delightful watch 🤩
youtu.be/zl2AwBkfDzk
Oh please, spare us the science...have a look at this incredible transfusion process.
Great summary of who can receive what kind of blood #MedEd #Medtwitter
Brilliant movie, amazing dialogs. Worth watching for sure.
An Action Hero and ek villain are about to collide 🤜🤛
Catch An Action Hero from 27th Jan, only on Netflix!
#AnActionHeroOnNetflix
