06 November,2026 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Milind Deora expressed surprise and displeasure over not receiving an invitation. File Pic/X
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora has expressed displeasure over not being invited to a government function held in South Mumbai's Colaba on Friday for the distribution of houses to sanitation workers under the 'Ashray' scheme, reported the PTI.
During the event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday handed over keys to 557 eligible residents of three rehabilitation buildings completed in the first phase of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority's (MHADA) BDD Chawl redevelopment project at Na M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel.
The programme was held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai, where the CM Fadnavis and other dignitaries symbolically handed over keys and possession to the residents.
The three completed rehabilitation buildings mark an important milestone in the redevelopment of the historic BDD Chawls.
In a letter to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Deora questioned his exclusion from the programme, which was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The event was also attended by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi and senior civic officials.
Despite representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha and having earlier served as a two-time Lok Sabha MP from South Mumbai, Deora was not invited to the housing distribution programme.
In his letter, the MP said that elected public representatives must be accorded due respect and recognition at government functions, particularly those related to development projects in their respective constituencies, according to the PTI.
Deora expressed surprise and displeasure over not receiving an invitation despite holding an elected public office.
Deora urged the BMC Commissioner to ensure that established protocol was strictly followed at government functions in the future, the news agency reported.
He emphasised the importance of recognising elected representatives at official programmes, especially when such events concern public welfare and development initiatives in their constituencies, according to the PTI.
The letter has brought attention to the issue of protocol and the representation of elected leaders at government functions in Mumbai.
(with PTI inputs)
