Dharavi Redevelopment: Ex-MP Rahul Shewale Defends Survey Deadline Amid Political Debate | File Photo
Mumbai: Setting the deadline for the ongoing survey in Dharavi for redevelopment is a part of governmental procedure, and the Congress should not politicize this matter, ex- MP Rahul Shewale wrote in a letter to local MP Varsha Gaikwad.
In a letter on ‘X’, Shewale pointed out that “despite having complete control over Dharavi for 40 years, the Congress failed to achieve what the Mahayuti government is now accomplishing. This is the reason behind Varsha Gaikwad’s frustration.”
The Dharavi redevelopment project is the only project of its kind where even “ineligible” residents will be accommodated. So far, around 1,00,000 homes have been scientifically marked with numbers through this ongoing government-led survey. However, locals who have not yet participated in the survey, either due to political motivation or personal reasons, will now face legal action as per due process.
The deadline of April 15 for participating in the survey was not arbitrarily decided; rather, it is a part of official procedure. Furthermore, the government had already extended the deadline several times to ensure maximum participation, Shewale noted.
The Dharavi redevelopment project is not just a rehabilitation effort but one aimed at the overall development of the people of Dharavi. Shewale also stated in his letter that the state government is committed to providing a home to every resident of Dharavi.
He added that the project offers Dharavi residents an opportunity to shape their future, and accused certain individuals of trying to obstruct the project for political gain. He emphasized that Dharavi’s redevelopment is not merely one person’s dream—it concerns the future of lakhs of families. He assured Dharavi residents that no political agenda would be allowed to come in the way of their bright future.
