The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Rs 1,700 crore beautification drive continues to be embroiled in controversy. Locals have alleged that under it, the BMC has started repairing footpaths in Sion and Matunga, that are in good condition.

Nimish Malde, a resident of Sion said, “The BMC has started repairing the footpath along Swami Vallabhdas Road which is in a good condition. We don’t understand 
why the BMC is wasting taxpayers’ money. It should plan properly for this beautification programme. No one listens to the local people. This beautification is a big scam.”