Thackeray Threatens Sit-In Over BMC’s 15 Open Space Rezonings for Commercial Use
On August 23, 2026, Aaditya Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Maharashtra Minister, accused the BJP-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of altering open spaces for commercial use. Speaking at a rally in Bandra protesting the conversion of Neville D’Souza football turf into a convention center, he threatened a sit-in if necessary and initiated legal action to prevent changes. Thackeray alleged that over 15 plots had been rezoned since 2022, citing specific examples like Andheri-Juhu plots given to BJP-linked institutions and a sports complex plot turned into a petrol pump. He stressed the need for sustainable development.
16 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut defended Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Amit Shah by invoking the "3 Idiots" movie title.
20 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of selling Mumbai's open land parcels to BJP MLAs and friends.
23 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Aaditya Thackeray initiated legal action and threatened a sit-in to prevent the BMC from altering open spaces for commercial use, citing specific examples of plots rezoned for BJP-linked institutions.
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