BMC demolishes 149 structures along Mithi River in Kurla, freeing up 8,000 sqm for widening project. Compensations and alternative accommodations to be provided.
Over 54% of pre-monsoon desilting target achieved in Mumbai's Mithi river, with 1,17,970 metric tons of silt removed. Operations ongoing for rainy season prep.
The state government will set up an SIT to probe alleged irregularities in the expenditure of ?1,160 crore on the Mithi river desilting project. The move is seen as an attempt to target Uddhav Thackeray and the Shiv Sena. An MLC from the BJP claimed that despite the large amount of money spent, the project remains incomplete. The Shiv Sena responded by sarcastically suggesting that the government should investigate and raid those involved in corruption. The industries minister announced the SIT inquiry and assured the relocation of affected residents.