Opposition parties in Maharashtra criticised the State government on December 13, alleging that the Eknath Shinde-led government was favouring the Adani Group in the Dharavi redevelopment issue while neglecting the welfare of the slum’s residents.
Mumbai Congress Chief and Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad, along with Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve from Shiv Sena (UBT), and other legislators, voiced their concerns on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur.
Slogans such as ‘Dharavi vachva, laghu udyog vachva’ (Save Dharavi, save small-scale industries) echoed their protest. Dharavi, a significant hub for small-scale, unorganised industries in Mumbai, has been a focal point of contention.