Local BJP leader Prakash Gangadhare has accused the trust that runs the Kalidas Natyamandir of administrative irregularities, illegal activities, and for adding to the financial burden on the corporation

In a move that could spark another fight between the Shiv Sena and BJP, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) wants to take over the refurbished Mahakavi Kalidas Natyamandir art theatre at Mulund from the Priyadarshini Sports Complex management, over alleged irregularities and financial losses. The Priyadarshini Sports Complex, in whose premises the art theatre stands, was given to a trust, Brihanmumbai Krida and Lalitkala Pratisthan (BKLP) on 30 years lease in 1990. Currently BKLP, which runs the sports complex and the art theatre, is headed by Shiv Sena leader Adesh Bandekar.