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BJP Walks Out of BMC Meet Over Meghwadi Plot

BJP and Cong clash with Sena, walkout at BMC meet

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 10 September 2026 at 07:52 am
BJP Walks Out of BMC Meet Over Meghwadi Plot

A civic Improvements Committee meeting at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) turned dramatic on Wednesday. The meeting saw a clash between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) with the Shiv Sena over a proposal related to a plot in Meghwadi, Jogeshwari.

The BJP staged a walkout from the meeting in protest against the proposal. The Congress, however, termed the BJP's action as 'theatrics'. The proposal in question pertains to a plot in Meghwadi, and the BJP's opposition to it led to the walkout.

The BMC's Improvements Committee is responsible for overseeing various civic projects and proposals in the city. The committee's meetings often see discussions and debates on various issues related to Mumbai's infrastructure and development.

The Shiv Sena, which controls the BMC, has been at odds with the BJP and the Congress on various issues. The Meghwadi plot proposal is the latest point of contention between the parties. The BJP has been critical of the Sena's handling of various civic issues, while the Congress has been trying to corner the Sena on its policies.

The walkout by the BJP is seen as a sign of the escalating tensions between the parties in the BMC. The Congress's criticism of the BJP's action suggests that the party is trying to gain political mileage from the situation.

The BMC has been plagued by political tensions and infighting in recent times. The clashes between the parties have often hindered the functioning of the civic body, leading to delays in various projects and proposals.

The Meghwadi plot proposal is likely to be taken up again at a future meeting of the Improvements Committee. The BJP's opposition to the proposal and the Congress's criticism of the BJP's action are likely to continue, adding to the political drama in the BMC.

The ongoing tensions between the parties in the BMC are a cause for concern for Mumbai's citizens. The city's infrastructure and development projects are often caught in the crossfire of political clashes, leading to delays and inconvenience to the public.

In conclusion, the clash between the BJP and the Congress with the Shiv Sena over the Meghwadi plot proposal at the BMC meeting is a sign of the deepening political tensions in the civic body. The walkout by the BJP and the Congress's criticism of the action are likely to have implications for the functioning of the BMC and the city's development projects.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at the BMC Improvements Committee meeting?

The BJP staged a walkout over a proposal concerning a plot in Meghwadi, Jogeshwari, while the Congress called it theatrics.

Which parties are involved in the clash?

The BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena are involved in the clash over the Meghwadi plot proposal.

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