The infighting between saffron allies, BJP and the Shiv Sena went a step further on Saturday when the BJP demanded that the RG/PG policy (public recreation grounds and play grounds) be re-opened for discussion in the general assembly. This after the CM has already directed the municipal commissioner to review the policy. The BJP is trying to paint the Sena as villain since it was the Sena that has been supportive of the policy from the start.

BJP corporator and MLA Ameet Satam said since he could not attend the Improvements Committee meeting on January 13 when the policy was passed, he had written to the municipal secretary to allow a re-discussion on the proposal. “I have demanded a re-discussion to ensure that open spaces remain open to the public forever and not be taken over by land sharks,” Satam said in a statement released later. Corporators have the right to ask for a re-discussion on issues that are discussed at a meeting they weren’t present for. However, as per rules, the re-discussion can only happen after a period of three months.