Archive · 29 Jul 2026
MNS Opposes NMMC's Plan to Privatise Ghansoli Swimming Pool
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is opposing the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) plan to privatise the Ghansoli Central Park swimming pool.
The MNS argues that the pool was built with taxpayers' money and should remain a public facility.
They believe privatisation will make the pool unaffordable for many people, including students and athletes.
The MNS has submitted a memorandum to the NMMC, demanding that the privatisation plan be withdrawn and the pool be reopened under municipal management.
They have also threatened to launch a public agitation if the NMMC does not revoke the plan.
The MNS opposes the NMMC's plan to privatise the Ghansoli Central Park swimming pool.
The MNS argues that the pool was built with taxpayers' money and should remain a public facility.
The MNS believes privatisation will lead to increased user charges, making the pool unaffordable for many.
The MNS has submitted a memorandum to the NMMC, demanding the withdrawal of the privatisation plan.
The MNS has threatened to launch a public agitation if the NMMC does not revoke the plan.
- Who
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- What
- Opposition to the privatisation of the Ghansoli Central Park swimming pool
- When
- The MNS has submitted a memorandum and threatened agitation if the plan is not revoked
- Where
- Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- The MNS believes the pool should remain a public facility and privatisation will lead to increased user charges
MNS's Stance
NMMC's Plan
Ownership and Accessibility
MNS's Stance
The swimming pool was built with taxpayers' money and should remain a public facility accessible to all citizens.
NMMC's Plan
The NMMC plans to hand over the swimming pool to a private contractor, which may lead to increased user charges.
Affordability
MNS's Stance
Privatisation will make the facility unaffordable for students, aspiring swimmers, women, senior citizens, and athletes from economically weaker and middle-income families.
NMMC's Plan
The NMMC's plan does not explicitly address the issue of affordability, but privatisation typically leads to higher user charges.
Maintenance and Operations
MNS's Stance
The MNS demands that the swimming pool remain under municipal management with affordable user charges and a separate action plan for maintenance and operations.
NMMC's Plan
The NMMC's plan involves handing over the facility to a private contractor, which may or may not ensure affordable maintenance and operations.
- Organization Opposing Privatisation
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Civic Body Involved
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- Facility in Question
- Ghansoli Central Park swimming pool
- MNS's Demand
- Withdraw the privatisation proposal and reopen the facility under municipal management
- MNS's Warning
- Public agitation if the privatisation plan is not revoked