In an obviously harebrained idea, some politicians have sought permission to use an internal road in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), to help them reach the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on time. In an equally ill-thought of action, Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar has decided to take up this issue with the BMC commissioner, who will discuss it with Forest Department officials for approval.

While work is on in full swing on the metro etc to make commuting easier in future, over 10 corporators (across parties) feel the only way to reach the BMC on time today, is by using a road that passes through the core area of SGNP. They intend to take the Eastern Express Highway and Eastern Freeway after that. Wildlife activists and nature lovers feel this should not be allowed.