During a recent debate hosted by the Mumbai Press Club, Praja Foundation, and a media organisation, Lok Sabha candidates in Mumbai presented their priorities for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on May 20.

Mihir Kotecha, the BJP's nominee for Mumbai North East, stressed the necessity of increasing tourism in the city. He advocated creating a bird park in Mulund, as well as installing cable cars and an observatory deck over the hills to boost local tourism. Kotecha also promised to handle the drug problem in places like Mankhurd and lobbied for slum restoration initiatives.