# Shelar accuses UBT of spreading misinformation over Bandra football ground 2026-08-22T03:39:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BJP minister Ashish Shelar on Thursday accused the Shiv Sena (UBT) of spreading misinformation about the proposed redevelopment of the Neville D'Souza football ground in Bandra, Mumbai. Shelar denied that the plot was being sold and questioned who had officially named the ground after the former Indian footballer. The matter is before the High Court, and Shelar said he would not comment further until the legal proceedings conclude. He added that the BJP's policy is to develop and protect open spaces, not sell them or convert them into clubhouses. Shelar also challenged the UBT to examine open-space issues in areas under its influence, such as the Prabhodankar Thackeray ground in Goregaon and the Dahisar sports complex, questioning their ownership and status. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Bandra ground dispute is the latest flashpoint in Mumbai's long-running battle over open spaces, where political parties often mobilise local sentiment ahead of elections. The High Court's eventual ruling will set a precedent for similar contested plots across the city, many of which lie with state agencies like MHADA or the BMC. The real stakes: thousands of residents who use these grounds for sport and recreation, and political parties seeking to claim credit or blame. Watch for the court's next hearing date. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com The article reports Shelar's statements and the UBT's position without editorialising, presenting both sides factually. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Ashish Shelar, Bandra, BMC, MHADA, Neville D'Souza Football Ground, Shiv Sena UBT Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shelar-accuses-ubt-of-spreading-misinformation-over-bandra-football-ground/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shelar-accuses-ubt-of-spreading-misinformation-over-bandra-football-ground/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/