Aaditya Thackeray claimed that despite the monsoon being at the doorstep, drain and road works in Mumbai remained incomplete. “Mumbai has collapsed in the rains, and it’s only May. However, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the BMC disaster management control room, stated there was no need to respond to the allegations
Life comes to a standstill at Hindmata owing to waterlogging. Pic/Ashish Raje
As the monsoon sets in, the political blame game has begun. On Monday, as several areas of Mumbai — India’s financial capital — were submerged in the first spell of showers, a flood of political accusations followed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) slammed the ruling regime for poor pre-monsoon preparedness. However, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the BMC disaster management control room, stated there was no need to respond to the allegations.
Aaditya Thackeray claimed that despite the monsoon being at the doorstep, drain and road works in Mumbai remained incomplete. “Mumbai has collapsed in the rains, and it’s only May. Today, it is South and Central Mumbai facing the brunt of the BMC being controlled by the BJP. We are seeing an absolute absence of governance in Maharashtra,” he posted on his social media.
Since morning, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — though not in Mumbai — was taking regular updates on the monsoon and relief work. His deputies, Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, were also seen in action. Pawar visited several areas near Pune, while Shinde actively monitored the situation on the ground.
As guardian minister for Mumbai, Shinde visited the BMC headquarters and took stock of the situation from the control room. When asked about the Opposition’s criticism, he said there was no need to respond but urged Mumbaikars to exercise caution as heavy showers are expected to continue. “All agencies, including BMC, Army, and Navy, are on alert. They have been asked to maintain proper coordination and ensure quick help and relief to citizens,” Shinde added.
Meanwhile, Fadnavis instructed the administration to remain alert and prepared to assist citizens. According to a media statement issued by the chief minister’s office, Mumbai recorded 135.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. BJP leaders also dismissed Aaditya Thackeray’s allegations, attributing the disruption in Mumbai to the early onset of the monsoon and record rainfall.
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