Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Congress MP Accuses Mahayuti Govt of Favoring Builders on BMC Plots
Imagine the government has rules about how land in Mumbai can be used, especially plots for public spaces.
A Congress MP, Varsha Gaikwad, says the government changed these rules to let certain builders build on land that was supposed to be for gardens and other public things.
She says the government rushed the changes to help these builders, even though there are procedures to get public input.
Gaikwad is worried that this could mean less public space and that the government is not following the rules properly.
The BMC Commissioner says the BMC had no role in the rule changes.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad accused the Mahayuti government of favoring builders.
The accusation involves changes to Development Control (DC) rules regarding BMC plots.
A notification issued on July 3, 2025, allowed builders to develop on reserved plots.
Gaikwad alleges the government bypassed public input to benefit builders.
Gaikwad demands the notification be withdrawn, warning of a dangerous precedent.
- Who
- Varsha Gaikwad and Mahayuti government.
- What
- Gaikwad alleges the government allowed builders to exploit BMC plots.
- When
- The notification was issued on July 3, 2025. The builder's request was processed in April and June 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically regarding BMC plots.
- Why
- Gaikwad claims the government acted in haste to benefit builders.
Allegation
Denial/Response
DC Rule Change
Allegation
Government changed the rules to benefit specific builders and allow them to build on public plots.
Denial/Response
BMC had no role in DC rule modification; no approval has been granted.
Fast-Tracked Approvals
Allegation
Approvals for builders' requests were fast-tracked to benefit them.
Denial/Response
BMC Commissioner responded to allegation was speculative.
- Accuser
- Varsha Gaikwad, Congress MP
- Allegation
- Mahayuti govt favored builders on BMC plots
- DC Rule Change
- Allowed private builders to undertake SRA projects on public land
- Date of Notification
- July 3, 2025
- Action Demanded
- Withdrawal of the notification
- BMC Commissioner Response
- No role in DC rule modification