Mumbai: The BMC has launched a drive against illegal encroachment of hotels on open land in Mumbai and has removed the encroachments of several hotels, including the extensions of What’s Your Excuse, True 9, Juliet and Yazoo hotels. Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi has directed to take strict action against hotels illegally encroaching on the open land required for service areas. As per this directive, the operation has been started across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Under this, the West Division Office has removed the extensions of famous hotels in the Veera Desai Marg and Office New Link Road areas of Andheri West. Apart from this, the used materials have also been seized. The operation was carried out on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) by a team led by Deputy Commissioner (Zone 4) Bhagya Shri Kapse. Assistant Commissioner (West Zone) Chakrapani was accompanied by the Health Department (MOH), License Department (License), Fire Department (Fire) and Building and Factories Department (B&F). The operation was carried out by a joint team of the Health Department (MOH), License Department (License), Fire Department (Fire) and Building and Factories Department (B&F). The operation involved hotels What’s Your Excuse, True 9, Juliet and Yazoo in the Vera Desai Road and Office New Link Road areas of Andheri (West). During this operation, 24 chairs, 1 cooking range, microwave oven, 3 coolers, 1 electric fryer and 2 speakers were seized by the Health and License Department. A total of 20 manpower including officers, employees, labourers and fire brigade personnel of the department were deployed during this operation. Apart from this, JCB machinery was used. Assistant Commissioner (K-West Division) Chakrapani Ale said that these hoteliers have illegally encroached on the mandatory vacant land and expanded their service area. The unauthorized additional constructions of these hotels have been removed and the related equipment has also been seized. Chakrapani Ale has clarified that strict action will continue against unauthorized constructions in the future as well.

Mumbai, June 10: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president Sunetra Pawar, on Wednesday, marking the party’s 27th foundation day, called upon workers to renew their commitment towards building a stronger, more prosperous, and progressive Maharashtra.

She urged party members to draw inspiration from the ideals of Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar, while following the progressive path laid down by the late Yashwantrao Chavan.

Sunetra Pawar also paid tribute to the late former NCP president and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and pledged to carry forward his ideals and legacy.

In a post on X, she extended greetings to senior leaders, office-bearers, workers, supporters and well-wishers on its 27th anniversary. This year’s Foundation Day is being observed for the first time after Ajit Pawar’s untimely death in a plane crash near Baramati on January 28.

She noted that the NCP, rooted in the progressive legacy of Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar and guided by the people-centric and development-oriented politics envisioned by Yashwantrao Chavan, has completed 27 successful years.

“In this journey, the unwavering support from countless leaders, office-bearers, workers and the people has truly been our greatest strength. But as we celebrate this year’s Foundation Day, a different emotion wells up in the heart. Because today, our respected Ajit Dada is no longer with us,” she said.

“Speeches will be delivered in the assembly halls, gatherings of workers will take place, the party flag will flutter with equal pride, but in every moment, a void will linger. Dada was not just a leader of the party; he was the pillar of support. He was the one who rushed to the joys and sorrows of workers and ordinary citizens, who stood firmly by their side in times of crisis, who gently corrected them when they erred, and who patted their backs in appreciation for good work. Dada had become a part of everyone’s life. The human being was at the centre of the politics he nurtured,” the NCP chief said.

NCP national working president Praful Patel also congratulated party workers and office-bearers on the occasion. “I am grateful to you all for your tireless efforts and dedication in taking our ideology to every last person, guiding our path to serve the people selflessly. May we continue working together with utmost commitment and determination,” he said.

Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar said that under the leadership of Sunetra Pawar, the party was moving forward with renewed confidence.

“Today, under the capable leadership of the national president of the party, Hon. Smt. Sunetra Ajitdada Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party is marching forward with renewed hope. Carrying forward the legacy of progressive thought and the goal of inclusive development, the party is more firmly committed to serving the people,” he said.

Parth Pawar added that the NCP had consistently focused on development, social equality and the welfare of farmers, workers, youth and ordinary citizens.

“People’s leader Ajitdada Pawar set a unique example of public service through his development-oriented, people-centric and result-driven working style. The vision of development he upheld for Maharashtra’s all-round progress and his bond with the common man continue to inspire the party even today,” he said.

The Maharashtra NCP unit, in a separate post on X, said the party’s 27th Foundation Day was dedicated to the memory of Ajit Pawar.

“For the past 27 years, the Nationalist Congress Party has consistently worked to give voice to the hopes and aspirations of farmers, labourers, women, youth and marginalised sections in Maharashtra. To secure justice for people’s issues, open new avenues of development and strengthen Maharashtra’s progressive ideals, the party has stood shoulder to shoulder with the people in every struggle,” the party said.

According to the NCP, its journey has been more than a political movement and reflects public trust, social responsibility and commitment to public welfare. The party said this tradition, built through the sacrifices and hard work of countless workers, continues to grow stronger with the support and blessings of the people.

Mumbai: In a bold move by the Municipal Corporation’s F (South) Division, 4 constructions on plots earmarked for schools and recreational grounds in Meghwari, Lalbagh, Parel areas were evicted today (June 9, 2026). Efforts were on for the last 12 years to vacate the said plots. With this, recreational grounds will be opened for over 50,000 citizens of Meghwari, Lalbagh, Parel and Kala Chowki areas.

Under the guidance of Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwani Joshi, Deputy Commissioner (Zone-2) Prashant Sapkale, the operation was led by Assistant Commissioner (F South Zone) Vrushali Angule.

As per the Development Planning Plan-2034, vacant land nos. 1/118, 1B/118, 2/118, 3/118, 4/118 and 7/118 in Meghwari, Lalbagh, Parel and Kalachowki areas have been earmarked for public purposes as recreational grounds and municipal schools. The total area of ​​the plot is 7,872.14 sq m. Out of which 13 vacant plot holders were residing on an area of ​​about 274 sq m. The said tenants as well as construction holders were informed to opt for alternative flats or financial compensation as per the local ready reckoner rate as per the prevailing policy of the Municipal Corporation. Accordingly, they were formally informed about the vacating of the concerned constructions. Out of these 13 constructions, 07 constructions have been evicted. However, the eviction proceedings of the remaining 06 constructions will be initiated soon. Efforts have been going on for the last 12 years to vacate the said plot. Along with this, the recreational ground will remain open for more than 50 thousand citizens of Meghwari, Lalbagh, Parel and Kala Chowki areas.

The eviction was carried out with the help of 02 JCBs, 01 dumper, 01 ambulance and other equipment to remove the encroachments. During this operation, 45 officers and employees of the Municipal Corporation along with adequate police force were deployed.