The legacy of the city’s fishing community is at stake with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) trying to do away with one of the biggest collection and distribution centres at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fish Market and shifting the operations to other places. While a part of it has been moved to Navi Mumbai, the civic body also plans to shift some of the fishmongers to Crawford Market. This is not only adding to the commuting woes of the fish sellers but will eventually lead to an increase in fish prices for Mumbaikars.

Speaking to mid-day, Devendra Tandel, president of Akhil Maharashtra Macchimar Kruti Samiti said, “It all started with the demolition of the dilapidated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fish Market. The structure was in need of an upgrade so the BMC started its demolition and asked fish wholesalers to move out temporarily. But now it seems that they want to permanently shift all wholesalers out of the city.”