Indian Politics

BMC Faces Political Backlash Over ₹1.5 Crore SUV Upgrade Plan

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THE BRIEF
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Raj Thackeray’s MNS party has protested the Mumbai civic body's (BMC) ₹1.5 crore plan to replace existing official vehicles by sending toy cars to municipal offices.

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The proposal to upgrade the fleet was initiated after BJP leaders in the BMC claimed their current Scorpio SUVs were causing back pain, sparking widespread criticism.

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Opposition parties, including Congress, have condemned the expenditure as unnecessary, demanding transparency and uniformity in how public funds are allocated for official transport.