{
  "id": 5375591,
  "title": "Bhiwandi Corporator's 'Candy Crush' Video Sparks Outrage Over Alleged Neglect During Civic Meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bhiwandi-corporators-candy-crush-video-sparks-outrage-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:21:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-corporators-candy-crush-video-sparks-outrage-over-alleged-neglect-during-civic-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation's general body meeting, a video purporting to show a woman corporator allegedly playing the mobile game 'Candy Crush' during serious civic discussions has sparked outrage. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, was reportedly taken when the meeting was discussing property tax recovery and the condition of dangerous buildings. The incident has drawn criticism, with citizens questioning the attention and seriousness of elected representatives when addressing issues directly affecting the people. The matter is particularly significant following the recent collapse of the Kohinoor Apartment building in Bhandari Compound's Gangaramwadi area, where 10 people lost their lives. Civic corporator Vilas Patil from Konark Vikas Aghadi has criticized the alleged conduct, emphasizing that matters involving dangerous buildings and assistance to victims require serious attention from elected representatives. However, the identity of the woman in the video could not be independently established, and the authenticity and complete context of the video could not be independently verified.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: As serious civic issues came up for discussion during the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting, a purported video showing a woman corporator allegedly playing ‘Candy Crush’ has triggered a controversy over the conduct and seriousness of elected representatives. The video, which has gone viral on social media, reportedly shows the woman corporator engrossed in…",
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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."
}