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Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: May 3: Airoli Corporator Vijay Chougale took charge of Chairman of Standing Committee NMMC, from Dr. Jayaji Nath, today. It may be recalled that the election for the Chairman of standing Committee was conducted on April 20, 2006.
Vashi2Panvel.Com chatted with the new Chairman Vijay Chougale and the ex-Chairman Dr.Jayaji Nath at Belapur Bhavan amidst hundreds of their well wishers who specially came to greet Vijay Chougale on this occasion. Excerpts of interviews:


V2P: How does this new charge as NMMC Chairman feel?
Vijay Chougale: Of course I am very happy to take up this new charge. Basically I am a workaholic man. I like to handle several responsibilities. And, now one more has been added.

V2P: What will be your priorities when you take this office?
Vijay Chougale: I’ll try and complete the pending work of last year with vigour and enthusiasm. Slums rehabilitation is on my priority list.

V2P: Dr. Nath, How did you find working as Chairman of standing Committee?
Dr Jayaji Nath: I have enjoyed my tenure. I’m well satisfied with my work. I’ve tried to present a corruption-free administration making Ganesh Naik’s dream come true.

V2P: What are your expectations from Vijay Chougale?
Dr. Jayaji Nath: He is a refined leader. He has a long working experience of 10 years as Director of CIDCO. I am sure he will take NMMC to great heights.

Umesh Malviya