In the lead-up to the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Rakesh Shetty, the Congress party’s representative for northeast Mumbai, outlines his agenda for Mulund. Shetty addresses critical concerns, from the impacts of rapid redevelopment to the need for improved infrastructure, aiming to bring about meaningful changes in the suburb. Here are the highlights of his interview:

Dharavi rehabilitation and infrastructure strain

The redevelopment of Dharavi is a major issue, with Shetty criticising the current government’s land allocation policies. He argues that providing prime land to industrialists undercuts local needs and risks overwhelming Mulund's civic infrastructure.