Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal cautions Gorai residents against private builders' promises, says govt planning redevelopment layout
Mumbai, July 12
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the Maharashtra government is planning a comprehensive redevelopment layout for Mumbai's Gorai area and cautioned residents against misleading promises by private builders.
Speaking after a 'Jan Samvaad' with residents, he said over 100 delegations raised various issues related to the Municipal Corporation, police and Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), and assured that efforts would be made to resolve their concerns.
"Today, in the Gorai area, local MLA Sanjay Upadhyay, local Corporator Shiva Shetty, and our District President and Corporator Bala Tawde, along with all BJP workers, organised a public hearing for citizens to discuss various issues facing the area, ranging from matters concerning the Municipal Corporation and the Police to those involving MHADA. I believe we met with over 100 delegations today. Every effort has been made to address these various issues, and many will be resolved in the coming days," Goyal said.
The Union Minister said that people must support the development scheme, which the Maharashtra government was intending for Gorai, as it would benefit all.
"I want to clearly advise all Gorai residents not to fall for the schemes of any private builders; the Maharashtra Government intends to develop this entire area by creating a comprehensive layout, modelled after the BDD Chawl redevelopment project. We have received information that under the C&D scheme, certain chairmen, secretaries, and builders are attempting to mislead people. They are trying to obtain signatures under false pretences and making empty promises about redevelopment. Everyone must remain vigilant against such individuals and instead support the development scheme the Maharashtra Government is planning for Gorai, as this will benefit everyone," he added.
Earlier in the day, the Union Minister inaugurated an International Baccalaureate (IB) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) school at the Institution Auditorium in Mumbai's Borivali West and lauded senior BJP leader Ganesh Khankar for his contribution to the region.
"Today is a very happy day for all of us. Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) senior leader from Mumbai North, Ganesh Khankar ji, who is the foundation of the BJP, has dedicated his entire life to our region and to ensuring a bright future for our people," Goyal told reporters.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Ye private builders ka dhanda to bahut purana hai! I've seen them operate in Thane - first they woo locals with freebies, then they collect signatures, and next thing you know, the project is stuck in court and the builder has fled. Good that Goyal ji is educating people directly through 'Jan Samvaad'. But honestly, why is a union minister handling local municipal issues? This is what local corporators should be doing year-round, not just before elections. 🤔
Interesting to see a central minister directly involved in local Mumbai redevelopment. The BDD Chawl model mentioned has been relatively transparent compared to other MHADA projects. However, I'm skeptical about the speed - Indian bureaucracy and real estate don't mix well. The IB school inauguration seems like a good move for Borivali's education landscape though. Let's wait and watch if Gorai gets the same attention.
Gorai residents deserve better - the area has been neglected for years despite being prime coastal land. I've heard stories of builders promising 500 sq ft apartments for slum dwellers but delivering 225 sq ft in reality. Goyal's warning is needed, but where is the transparency about the government's own layout? Will existing residents get ownership rights? What about the mangroves and eco-sensitive zones? These are critical questions. Also, good to see a BJP leader acknowledging Ganesh Khankar's work - party loyalists rarely get recognized publicly.
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