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Aaditya Thackeray Slams Govt Over Mumbai Metro Incident

Shiv Sena leader criticizes government over metro construction incident, demands safety audit

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 17 August 2026 at 07:49 pm
Aaditya Thackeray Slams Govt Over Mumbai Metro Incident

Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, launched a sharp attack on the ruling Mahayuti government over a recent metro construction incident in Mira Road. The incident occurred during construction work for Metro Line 9 near Thunga Hospital, where a metro slab and construction material collapsed, narrowly missing a school van passing underneath.

Thackeray questioned the government over the incident, asking if the value of Mumbai residents' lives had become zero under their rule. He also referred to a similar incident in Mulund a few months ago, where a Metro 4 slab collapsed, resulting in the death of a citizen.

The incident has raised concerns over safety arrangements at metro construction sites, particularly for motorists and pedestrians using roads near ongoing construction work. Thackeray alleged that the government had failed to learn from such incidents and that substandard work was being hastily approved solely to inflate percentages and fill contractors' pockets.

Thackeray demanded that the contractor responsible be blacklisted for allegedly putting people's lives at risk. He also called for criminal charges against the officials and contractor concerned and demanded an immediate third-party safety audit of all ongoing metro works across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced that it will take action against the contractor responsible for the incident. The incident has highlighted the need for improved safety measures at metro construction sites to prevent such incidents in the future.

The metro construction project in Mumbai has been ongoing for several years, with multiple lines being constructed to improve the city's transportation infrastructure. However, the project has been plagued by incidents and accidents, raising concerns over the safety of commuters and residents.

Thackeray's criticism of the government comes at a time when the city is preparing for upcoming elections. The incident has sparked a debate over the government's handling of infrastructure projects and the need for improved safety measures.

In recent months, there have been several incidents of construction material falling from metro sites, highlighting the need for stricter safety protocols. The government has announced plans to improve safety measures, but opposition parties have criticized the government for not doing enough to prevent such incidents.

The incident in Mira Road has raised concerns among residents, who are demanding improved safety measures at metro construction sites. The government has announced that it will take action against the contractor responsible and will conduct a safety audit of all ongoing metro works.

The opposition parties have criticized the government for its handling of the incident, alleging that it has failed to learn from previous incidents. The incident has sparked a debate over the need for improved safety measures at metro construction sites and the government's responsibility to ensure the safety of commuters and residents.

In conclusion, the incident in Mira Road has highlighted the need for improved safety measures at metro construction sites. The government must take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the safety of commuters and residents. The opposition parties must also work with the government to find solutions to the problems faced by the city's residents.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the metro construction incident in Mira Road?

A metro slab and construction material collapsed, narrowly missing a school van passing underneath.

What is Aaditya Thackeray demanding from the government?

He is demanding a safety audit of all ongoing metro works and action against the contractor responsible for the incident.

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