Hundreds of local residents and politicians of various political parties protested on Thursday at Mira-Bhayandar, after posters announcing that an independent MLA, Geeta Jain, was giving 'her' 22-storey building, to be used as a quarantine centre for COVID-19 patients were put up.

The building is situated in a crowded area near New Golden Nest in Mira Road. Local residents opposed the centre, saying it will make them vulnerable to Coronavirus. They approached the MLA's office but claimed they were not allowed to meet her. Local politicians and workers from various parties then began to protest with the residents.