July 19th 2023.
A war of words has broken out in Mumbai over the state government's cancellation of the ₹263 crore street furniture tender of the BMC. BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has thanked the government for the decision, while Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has said he has received no communication about the cancellation. Both Kotecha and Thackeray have claimed to have raised their voice against the controversial tender.
Kotecha has alleged corruption in the beautification project and has sought an investigation by the BMC commissioner. He claims to have been the first one to protest and has handed over the details to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. Thackeray has meanwhile said that the issue has been debated in the house, and claims that there was a scam. He has written to the Governor demanding an inquiry by the Lokayukta, a stop work and stop payment order, and to produce documents of the items purchased and their costs.
Questions have been raised as to why the tender was not issued by the roads department, and why two companies were given the contract without experience. This has prompted further scrutiny, with both Kotecha and Thackeray raising their voices and drawing attention to the irregularities of the tender.
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