BMC’s Proposed Demolition Drive Against 39,111 Slum Structures Sparks Political Row In Mumbai Over Rehabilitation Concerns
Mumbai: The BMC’s proposed crackdown on unauthorised structures exceeding 14 feet in height at Mumbai’s slum areas has triggered a political storm even before the civic machinery rolls into action. The Congress and Samajwadi Party have opposed the planned drive and demanded that the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance come clean on its stand. The parties have also urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is set to begin a demolition drive against 39,111 unauthorised structures exceeding 14 feet in height in slum areas, sparking political controversy ahead of its implementation. The Congress and Samajwadi Party parties have voiced their opposition to the proposed action, demanding the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance clarify its stance on slum structures.
Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh raised concerns over the BJP-Shiv Sena's previous promise to protect slum structures up to 18 feet and emphasized the potential to displace 1.5 lakh poor Mumbaikars. Congress Mumbai president and MP Varsha Gaikwad warned against the displacement of slum dwellers, urging the chief minister to halt the demolition until residents are adequately rehabilitated.
BMC Leader of the House and BJP group leader Ganesh Khankar stated he needed to review the details of the proposed action, including court orders and specific cases, before commenting further.
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