A year ago, when the BJP-led government came to power in the state, the real estate industry had sent out feelers that it was expecting a change in their fortunes too. Their hopes seem to have been dashed.

In October, Thane-based builder Suraj Parmar allegedly shot himself leaving behind a suicide note which alleged harassment by politicians and officials in Thane. Parmar had, reports say, also sought help from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in February, against those who were stalling his projects in the area.