Mira-Bhayandar, an extended part of Mumbai, will once again witness a triangular battle between the current MLA, and BJP and Congress candidates. The last time, despite strong BJP candidates, people voted for an independent. This time, with the Sena and NCP on Congress’s side, will the result be different, is the current discussion in the constituency.

The city has always had water supply troubles. Though these have been resolved to some extent, the ever-expanding city’s need for water has risen exponentially. Many high-rise towers are already built on both sides of the under-construction Metro line, but there is the serious issue of redevelopment of old buildings, illegal chawls and gaothan areas too. Insufficient health and education facilities are other pressing concerns of citizens. They are also highly dependent on the railways to travel to workplaces. Last-mile connectivity, job creation, and pollution control still seem like distant dreams.