Aaditya Thackeray Opposes Conversion Of Bandra Football Ground, Calls For Protest To Save Open Spaces
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday strongly opposed the proposed change in the reservation of the Neville D’Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation and accused the government of systematically reducing open spaces and playgrounds in Mumbai. Addressing a press conference, Thackeray appealed to Mumbaikars to gather in the city on Sunday at 5 pm carrying the Tricolour,…
Mumbai's Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray vehemently opposed plans to convert the Neville D’Souza Football Ground in Bandra Reclamation into an exhibition/convention center. Accusing the government of systematically diminishing open spaces and playgrounds in the city, Thackeray called for a protest on Sunday at 5 pm, urging citizens to gather without any political party flags and carry the Tricolour.
The Mumbai Municipal Corporation and MHADA proposed the change, which the Bombay High Court has temporarily restrained pending further proceedings. The Mumbai Football Association has also challenged the change, with the next hearing set for September 10. Thackeray highlighted concerns about the preservation of open spaces for children and future generations, citing a case where 22 plots belonging to the BEST bus undertaking are being privatised.
He accused the ruling parties of being "anti-Gen Z" and targeting playgrounds and open spaces, mentioning an open ground in Andheri that was developed during his tenure as Environment Minister and now used for sports. Thackeray also criticized Mayor Ritu Tawde for spending Rs 25 lakh on social media promotion, questioning the use of public funds.
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