Mumbai: The Congress party has released a 'chargesheet' accusing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of corruption and administrative shortcomings.

Mumbai, Dec 26 (NationPress) - On Friday, the Mumbai Congress unveiled a detailed 'chargesheet' alleging that the Mahayuti government has overseen corruption and inefficiencies within the BMC, which has been governed by an administrator for the past three years due to the lack of civic elections.

During the announcement, Mumbai Congress president and MP Varsha Gaikwad accused the ruling coalition of exploiting the city's resources through appointed administrators over the last three years and nine months. She stated that the absence of elected officials has allowed the Mahayuti to operate without any accountability.

The chargesheet claims that the BMC's financial stability has been compromised due to the depletion of its fixed deposits, alongside worsening road conditions characterized by continuous potholes and increasing traffic congestion. It also highlights rising air pollution, mismanagement of solid waste, the privatization of municipal schools, and the sale of public land.

Moreover, it raises concerns about the transparency of the Mithi River project and various other high-budget infrastructure initiatives.

Gaikwad asserted, "The Mahayuti has plundered the resources of Mumbaikars through its administration. Basic services are now virtually absent. The city is being sold to favored contractors and industrialists, leading to the degradation of the nation’s financial capital. The BMC has become a 'Corrupt Mahayuti Corporation'."

She emphasized that the upcoming BMC elections should center around civic issues rather than caste, religion, or language.

“Mumbaikars desire development over communal conflicts; they seek improvements in water supply, healthcare, education, and public transport,” she noted, adding that the Congress party will soon publish its manifesto for Mumbai.

In response to inquiries regarding potential alliances, Gaikwad mentioned that discussions are in progress with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and other like-minded groups, with a final decision expected soon.

Meanwhile, Congress leaders indicated that the party is likely to partner with the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi for the BMC elections. The party has already distanced itself from the Shiv Sena-UBT in light of its alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by Raj Thackeray.