BMC’s Rs 1.5crore Innova plan sparks storm in standing committee; BJP, Congress trade charges

A BMC proposal to buy six new Toyota Innova Crysta vehicles for political office-bearers has ignited a political dispute. Opposition members questioned the expenditure, citing the civic body's financial constraints and advocating for fiscal prudence. The ruling BJP countered, stating the decision was unanimously agreed upon by all political parties previously. Standing Committee chairman Prabhakar Shinde also defended the proposal, noting prior agreement from opposition members.

BMC’s Rs 1.5crore Innova plan sparks storm in standing committee; BJP, Congress trade charges
A BMC proposal to buy six new Toyota Innova Crysta vehicles for political office-bearers has ignited a political dispute. Opposition members questioned the expenditure, citing the civic body's financial constraints and advocating for fiscal prudence. The ruling BJP countered, stating the decision was unanimously agreed upon by all political parties previously. Standing Committee chairman Prabhakar Shinde also defended the proposal, noting prior agreement from opposition members.