While the MMRDA has invited tenders for conducting topographical survey and geotechnical investigation services for Mumbai Metro-9 depot at Rai Murdhe, villagers of Rai, Murdha and Morva villages have called a meeting of all the project-affected people tomorrow (February 23),  opposing the project. More than 1,000 people have submitted their suggestions and objections to the authorities till February 21.

Jayesh Bhoir, a Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation corporator and a resident of one of the villages, said, “Our stand is clear: we are not against metro, we are against the car depot which is going to displace locals/farmers. We demand that the government look for an alternative site for the car-shed. A meeting will be held on Wednesday for the villagers to come together and decide on further course of action.”