It may seem a little late in the day, but Opposition parties in BMC have finally decided to voice their opinion on the plastic ban. The Congress and other group leaders in the BMC have demanded that the mayor hold a special meeting where they can raise their queries. Congress group leader Ravi Raja said a letter pertaining the same had been sent to Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, but a response has not been received yet.

After enforcing the ban that took effect on June 23, the BMC has started fining citizens and shopkeepers. While the corporators said they wanted to ensure citizens are not charged unnecessarily, there is also fear among the Opposition that the meeting might not take place, as it is not binding on the Mayor to organise one. However, if the meeting does take place, it is also likely to create more strife between the Sena and BJP.