Celebrations continue on social media after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) scrapped a proposed parking facility beneath a portion of the popular 
Patwardhan Park in Bandra West. Locals fiercely opposed to the project never let up in their fight to save the green space.

Mumbaikars must realise that parks are more important than pay ’n’ parks. By focusing solely on the space in Bandra and not looking at other options, the authorities were sending confusing messages. While on the one hand, they claim they are part of the green movement and planting trees around the city, on the other, they are focusing on existent parks, in the name of development. Leaders need to inspire confidence and walk the talk when it comes to saving open spaces. They should truly convince the people that all other options had been explored and they were found unfeasible before homing in on a particular space.