Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), has announced that if his party comes to power in Maharashtra, they will cancel the tender for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project awarded to Gautam Adani’s firm. Speaking at a press conference, Thackeray expressed concerns about the impact on Dharavi’s residents and businesses and criticized the government’s handling of the project, promising to ensure that the redevelopment benefits the local community.
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- Uddhav Thackeray’s Announcement: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray declared that his party will scrap the Dharavi slum redevelopment project tender if they win in Maharashtra.
- Opposition to Adani Group: Thackeray criticized the involvement of Gautam Adani’s firm in the project and opposed turning Mumbai into “Adani city.”
- Resident Welfare: Thackeray promised that residents of Dharavi should be provided with 500 square feet houses within the locality.
- Scrapping the Tender: Thackeray questioned why the tender should not be scrapped immediately and vowed to take action if his party comes to power.
- Additional Concessions: The former chief minister alleged that additional, unspecified concessions were granted to the Adani Group.
- Future of the Project: Thackeray indicated that his party would review what’s best for Dharavi’s residents and might issue a new tender if necessary.
- Opposition Alliance: The Shiv Sena (UBT) is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which includes Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
- Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Maharashtra assembly elections are expected to be held in October.
- Focus on Local Needs: Thackeray emphasized that the redevelopment project should prioritize the needs and welfare of Dharavi’s existing population.
- Government Accountability: Thackeray called on the government to justify why the current tender should not be canceled immediately.
