Vasai-Virar Janata Darbar Sees Political Clash Over Water Tariffs, Power Supply And Development Issues
Vasai: Political tempers flared during the Municipal Corporation's Janata Darbar organized on Independence Day, as local civic issues triggered sharp exchanges between key political leaders in the Vasai-Virar region. Hitendra Thakur Targets BJP Over Infrastructure and Water Tariffs Former MLA and Bahujan Vikas Aaghad (BVA) President Hitendra Thakur launched a fiery attack against the Bharatiya…
The Vasai-Virar Janata Darbar, held on Independence Day, witnessed heated political exchanges over infrastructure, water tariffs, and development issues. Former MLA Hitendra Thakur of the Bahujan Vikas Aaghad (BVA) party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of water tariff hikes and power outages, contradicting claims that power cuts never occurred during his tenure.
Thakur also criticized the BJP for using the Janata Darbar as a platform for political attacks, stating the event was for public dialogue. BJP MLA Rajan Naik defended his record, mentioning the construction of the Kaman EHV substation and the transfer of land for Achole Hospital, which the BVA claimed would have cost ₹22 crore. Meanwhile, Manoj Patil alleged the presence of numerous illegal tap connections in Vasai taluka, demanding an investigation, while Mayor Ajeev Patil reported that the process to disconnect unauthorized connections was underway.
The Janata Darbar was chaired by Mayor Ajeev Patil, with other notable attendees including Deputy Mayor Marshal Lopes, MLA Rajan Naik, former MLAs Hitendra Thakur and Kshitiz Thakur, Leader of Opposition Manoj Patil, Municipal Commissioner Anilkumar Pawar, and senior civic officials.
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