NCP MLA and former Maharashtra Finance Minister Jayant Patil accused the state government of taking credit for work done by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), including the Rs 13,060-crore Coastal Road.

During his speech on the interim budget of the state for 2024-25 in the Assembly on Thursday, Patil said the finance minister mentioned the Coastal Road work in his speech. The civic body fully funds the construction of the project. The 10.58-km Coastal Road is being constructed from Princess Street flyover at Marine Drive to the southern end of the Bandra Worli Sea Link. Its first phase will be completed soon. “The BMC’s coffers are emptying and the state government is taking credit for its work,” said Patil.