The Chinchechi Talim encroachment issue continues to simmer as the PMC is yet to take action against an illegal structure constructed by the traditional gymnasium in Shukrawar Peth despite strong opposition from residents and an RTI activist from the area.

BJP MLA Girish Bapat, speaking on the Chinchechi Talim encroachment issue, said his party will not support party workers indulging in any wrongdoing. Bapat’s assertion comes close on the heels of the BJP corporator from Shukrawar Peth, Ashok Yenpure, supporting the talim trustees over the encroachment issue. Yenpure has taken the stand that the construction of the structure is in public interest.