Redevelopment row at Shantidoot society sparks political clash in Maharashtra's Kalyan; ex-BJP MLA, Shiv Sena MLA trade charges
The dispute intensified just a day before Pawar was set to begin a hunger strike on Sunday, 3 August, in protest of the stalled redevelopment work. Pawar accused MLA Bhoir of siding with the builder rather than standing up for the rights of the residents, while Bhoir alleged that Pawar was unnecessarily inciting the issue for political gain.
The redevelopment project, affecting 185 residents of Shantidoot Society, was assigned by MHADA in 2012 to Tycoon Realty, a Kalyan-based builder.
However, the project remained in limbo for several years. Repeated appeals by residents for intervention have so far failed to bring justice.
A meeting of concerned citizens was held on Saturday, 2 August, where MLA Bhoir, Shiv Sena City President Ravi Patil, and Sanjay Patil were present. Speaking after the meeting, Bhoir stated that Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and Minister Shambhuraj Desai have taken cognisance of the issue.
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He assured that a meeting with all stakeholders will be scheduled after MHADA submits a detailed report and stressed that the govt is committed to resolving the matter.
However, Bhoir expressed concern over Pawar's hunger strike plan, stating, 'The matter is already moving in a positive direction. Stirring up unrest at this stage is unhelpful.' He appealed to Pawar to reconsider his decision.
In response, Pawar launched a scathing attack on MLA Bhoir, saying, 'The people elected him, not the builder. Why is he holding a press conference in the builder's support?' Pawar criticised Bhoir for failing to raise the issue in the Legislative Assembly, which forced residents to seek support from an MLA from Pune. He further challenged Bhoir to join him on the hunger strike if he truly supports the people's cause.
The escalating war of words has left residents of Shantidoot Society confused and anxious, as they remain caught in the crossfire between political representatives.
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