Mumbai, Dharavi and BMC
BMC Puts Off Demolition Action on Dharavi Mosque After Communal Tension Flares Up
Mumbai:The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday had to halt its action on the alleged illegal section of a mosque in Dharavi after hundreds of locals gathered to oppose it.
Controversial Mosque Demolition in Dharavi Halted Amid Protests
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) plan to demolish an alleged illegal mosque section in Dharavi has been halted following protests. Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad confirmed the cancellation after discussions with the Chief Minister.
BMC Cancels Demolition Of 'Illegal' Portion Of Mosque In Dharavi For Today
The decision comes after hundreds of people assembled outside the Dharavi police station. Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad met CM Eknath Shinde.
Mumbai: Locals In Dharavi Protest Demolition Of Mosque's Illegal Portion; BMC Halts Move For 6 Days After Talks
An official said that a large number of police personnel were deployed at the site to prevent any untoward incident in view of the huge gathering.
Tension In Mumbai As BMC Team Reaches Dharavi To Demolish 'Illegal' Portion Of Mosque
Tension prevailed in Mumbai's Dharavi as a team of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reached the area, which is Asia's largest slum, to demolish the "illegal" portion of a mosque. A large number of police personnel have been deployed there to prevent any untoward incident in view of the prevailing situation.
BMC cancels demolition of illegal section of mosque in Dharavi after locals hold protest
Speaking on the case, Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad said, "Action scheduled for today has been cancelled. We met the Chief Minister last night. We had urged him for this. Everyone kept forth their views here peacefully. It has been cancelled and everyone has gone home. I appeal to the people to maintain peace."
Tension in Dharavi over bid to demolish ‘illegal’ part of mosque
BMC's plan to demolish part of a mosque in Dharavi, Mumbai, sparks protests and tension among local residents.
Dharavi tense as locals stop BMC from razing 'illegal' portion of mosque; talks defuse situation
Tension prevailed in Dharavi slum here on Saturday morning after hundreds of residents gathered on a road to oppose the civic authorities's plan to demolish an alleged illegal portion of a mosque, an
Mumbai: Tension prevail in Dharavi as hundreds gather to oppose BMC’s move to raze ‘illegal’ portion of mosque
After protests in Dharavi, the trustees of the mosque held talks with the BMC officials and sought four to five days to remove the encroached portion.
Mumbai: Protests erupt in Dharavi over mosque demolition, tensions escalate
Mumbai`s Dharavi area witnessed unrest as the Muslim community staged protests against the demolition of Mehboob-e-Subani mosque. A team of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials had reached Dharavi to demolish the encroachments on the mosque,
Tension in Dharavi as Locals Thwart BMC's Move to Raze 'Illegal' Portion of Mosque
Mumbai: Tension prevailed in Dharavi slum here on Saturday after hundreds of local residents gathered on a road and opposed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's plan to pull down an alleged illegal portion of a mosque,
Not right if someone creates obstacle: Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis on Dharavi mosque issue
His remarks came after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) drive to demolish the alleged illegal section of a mosque in Dharavi, which is considered Asia's largest slum, was cancelled after ...
Dharavi mosque case: Provocative videos shared to call outsiders for protest, minister assures action
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha asserted that the demolition of illegal construction will take place at any cost.
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