A controversy has erupted over the distribution of development funds in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with opposition corporators alleging that ruling alliance members were given a disproportionate share.
Following the allocation of funds from the civic body’s INR 800 crore development pool, opposition parties including Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have claimed discrimination in the distribution process, stating that their corporators received significantly lower amounts compared to those from the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
According to the fund allocation details, several BJP and Shiv Sena corporators reportedly received allocations running into crores, while opposition representatives were largely allotted around INR 25 lakh each for ward-level development works.
The opposition has alleged that this uneven distribution reflects political bias and undermines fair development across Mumbai’s wards. They have demanded transparency in the allocation process and raised concerns that such disparities could affect essential civic works in opposition-held areas.
However, civic officials have defended the process, stating that funds were distributed based on corporators’ demands and proposed development projects submitted to the standing committee.
The issue has intensified political tensions in the BMC, with opposition leaders planning to further raise the matter in upcoming civic meetings.
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