{
  "id": 10012422,
  "title": "Kalyan Mayor Harshali Chaudhary Opposes Floating Jetty At Bhagwa Talao, Orders Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Repairs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/kalyan-mayor-harshali-chaudhary-opposes-floating-jetty-at-bhagwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:23:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kalyan-mayor-harshali-chaudhary-opposes-floating-jetty-at-bhagwa-talao-orders-balasaheb-thackeray-memorial-repairs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Mayor Harshali Chaudhary has voiced her opposition to the construction of a floating jetty at the historic Bhagwa Talao. Chaudhary emphasized the importance of preserving the lake's natural character and beauty, insisting that such development should not compromise its existing form. During a recent inspection of both the lake and the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial, Chaudhary directed civic officials to complete all necessary repairs and maintenance work at the memorial within two days. The inspection team, which also included KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goyal, former corporator Sachin Basare, corporator Jatin Prajapati, and officials from relevant departments, found leakage issues at the memorial and expressed concern over the proposed floating jetty at Bhagwa Talao. Chaudhary stressed that any work carried out at the lake should be carried out with utmost care to maintain its natural beauty. She instructed the civic administration to deploy lifeguards at the lake premises round the clock and to ensure adequate security personnel are present to protect visitors and preserve the lake's overall character.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Mayor Harshali Chaudhary opposed the ongoing work of a floating jetty at the historic Bhagwa Talao, stressing that the lake’s natural character and beauty must be preserved. During an inspection of Bhagwa Talao and the Hinduhriday samrat Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial, Chaudhary also directed civic officials to complete pending…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}