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Netas slam Thane Ring Metro authorities over late public consultation
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has criticised Maha-Metro for seeking public objections only after work on the Thane Ring Metro project began, questioning why citizens were not consulted before crucial approvals. The meeting,…
The Story in Brief
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has criticised Maha-Metro for seeking public objections only after work on the Thane Ring Metro project began, questioning why citizens were not consulted before crucial approvals. The meeting, held a week after Deputy CM Eknath Shinde directed outreach, drew residents from Hiranandani Estate, Chendani Koliwada, Upvan, and citizen group Wake Up Thanekar.
Kelkar said even a four-month delay is acceptable if it ensures minimum disruption. The Thane NCP has demanded a halt to work and a mayor-led review committee within 45, 60 days, arguing that public funds must not be committed without examining route, displacement, and future transport needs. Wake Up Thanekar has urged a freeze on the Ring Metro until the Metro 4 line and other highway projects are operational.
The Indian Opinion
Infrastructure projects are essential for Thane's growth, but shoving them through without public consultation breeds distrust. The authorities' defence that objections are sought only after approvals ignores the real displacement of 29 commercial units and the chaos on choked roads. Both sides now have a concrete test: will the mayor-led committee actually review the alignment and stop work, or will this be another exercise in box-ticking?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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