Breaking his silence on a long-festering issue, senior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to launch an SIT investigation into the Mira-Bhayandar land scam. The letter, circulating widely, accuses a nexus of diverting valuable state assets into private hands.
Unpacking the scam, Somaiya reveals a pattern of illegal mutations, bogus No Objection Certificates, and evasion of development charges. He estimates the fraud at thousands of crores, affecting everything from open spaces to slum rehabilitation plots.
Backed by dossiers of evidence, the letter implicates municipal engineers, revenue officers, and realtors in a coordinated racket. Somaiya demands not just probe but also asset seizures and disqualifications. ‘This is Maharashtra’s biggest land heist,’ he proclaimed.
The Mira-Bhayandar region, pivotal for Mumbai’s northern expansion, is riddled with disputes. Flat buyers, fearing title risks, have joined the chorus for justice. Somaiya plans public hearings to amplify voices of the aggrieved.
With Fadnavis prioritizing infrastructure, this scandal tests his administration’s resolve. Party insiders hint at internal probes already underway, but Somaiya wants transparency. The letter’s timing aligns with rising scrutiny on urban governance.
Ultimately, resolving such scams requires digital land records and vigilant oversight. Somaiya’s call to action serves as a reminder that development must not come at the cost of integrity. As responses pour in, all eyes are on the CM’s next move.