Residents of Motilal Nagar Demand Action Against MHADA Vice-President for Alleged Intimidation
‘Offensive religious remarks’: Motilal Nagar residents seek FIR against MHADA V-P
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A group of 37 residents from Motilal Nagar, Mumbai, India, have filed a complaint against Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-president of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), for alleged intimidation and offensive remarks during a redevelopment plan unveiling. They seek an FIR, Jaiswal's suspension, and a judicial inquiry into the incident.
- 01Residents allege intimidation and communal remarks by MHADA vice-president Sanjeev Jaiswal.
- 02The incident occurred during the unveiling of the Motilal Nagar redevelopment plan.
- 03Residents demand larger homes than those proposed under current regulations.
- 04Police have not yet registered an FIR despite the complaint.
- 05The Adani Group is the selected developer for the redevelopment project.
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Residents of Motilal Nagar in Mumbai, India, have approached the Goregaon police seeking an FIR against Sanjeev Jaiswal, the vice-president of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), over alleged intimidation and offensive religious remarks made during a redevelopment plan event. The complaint, filed by 37 residents on April 17, accuses Jaiswal of making disparaging comments towards a protester advocating for larger housing units. The protester, associated with the Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, demanded homes of 2,400 sq ft instead of the proposed 1,600 sq ft units, citing entitlements based on land and Floor Space Index (FSI) calculations. Jaiswal reportedly questioned the protester's identity and issued threats regarding his immigration status. The residents claim this was an attempt to disrupt communal harmony. Despite their complaint, police have stated that no FIR has been filed yet, as an inquiry is ongoing. The redevelopment project, which has faced legal challenges, is being developed by the Adani Group.
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This incident could affect the ongoing redevelopment project and the residents' housing entitlements, potentially leading to legal and community unrest.
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