BJP's Shelar thanks Maharashtra govt, questions MVA regime's 'failure'

The Maharashtra government has finally approved a project to develop a 120acre central park at Mahalaxmi Race Course The decision was take following discussions with the Royal Western India Turf Club RWITC and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMCOn Maharashtra governments decision Mumbai BJP President MLA Ashish Shelar expressed gratitude to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for the state governments decision to dedicate to the city a Central ParkAshish Shelar also sought a probe into the previous Uddhav Thackeray governments failure to provide a written assurance that no construction would be carried out on the 180 acres of excess land reclaimed during the construction of the Mumbai Coastal RoadThere could have been a plan to hand over this land to builders and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should order an investigation said Ashish Shelar in a statementThe Uddhav Thackerayled Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA govt did not provide a written assurance to the Union environment ministry that the land would not be used for construction and the Comptroller and Auditor General CAG had flagged this point claimed Ashish ShelarShiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray Uddhav Thackerays son was the environment minister in the MVA government he notedThe Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of a 120acre lsquocentral parkrsquo at Mahalaxmi Race CourseThe initiative aims to create a green oasis for public use and to contribute to environmental conservation It will also provide recreational space for public a statement saidIn a statement the BJP leader said that the move is aimed at enhancing the environment and beautifying city The new development promises to provide a green oasis for the citys residents significantly improving the urban landscapeThe project would see the 120acre Mahalaxmi Park transformed into a central park a significant green area meant to enhance Mumbais surroundings The goal of the project is to develop a large verdant park that will become Mumbai residents primary destinationThe project would also include the reclamation of 180 acres of land along the seashore as part of the Coastal Road development The reclaimed land will be used to plant healthy trees and create beautifully landscaped areasMeanwhile former Maharahshtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray raised concerns about the potential for commercial construction near the coastal road Aaditya Thackeray also questioned whether the land could be used by builders for commercial purposes urging the government to ensure that the land remains dedicated to public and environmental useThe Mahalaxmi racecourse will be taken over by the mybmc this week It is disgraceful to see the bjp mindhe regime try to take over open spaces for their favourite builder and contractors like the racecourse and wellington clubWhile we will restore its natural state when wehellipmdash Aaditya Thackeray AUThackeray June 26 2024In a post on X Aaditya Thackeray wrote The Mahalaxmi racecourse will be taken over by the BMC this week It is disgraceful to see the regime try to take over open spaces for their favourite builder and contractors like the racecourse and wellington clubHe wrote While we will restore its natural state when we form government soon and legally punish those who colluded to give away the racecourse for their personal gains