Mumbai Updates: NCP Politician Advocates Comprehensive Resettlement for Chirag Nagar Residents of Ghatkopar During ₹305 Crore Annabhau Sathe Memorial Project, Asks CM Devendra Fadnavis for Consideration
The Annabhau Sathe Memorial redevelopment project in Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai, has been met with resident protests and delays, primarily due to a lack of clarity about the rehabilitation plans [1]. The lottery for the relocation of 62 project-affected persons (PAPs) has been postponed as many residents have not received detailed information on their rehabilitation [1].
The families residing in Chirag Nagar, who have been living on private land for over 70 years, are lawful tenants, not encroachers, and form an established and peaceful community with deep roots in the locality [1][2]. They fear being relocated outside their locality, which disrupts their long-standing ties and community fabric, as they have lawfully lived on private land for over 70 years [1][2].
NCP leader Suhel Khalil Subedar has urged Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene, advocating for all affected residents to be rehabilitated within the same locality through a unified, in-situ rehabilitation plan, maintaining the community's integrity and dignity [2].
Subedar has proposed that the project could serve as a model of inclusive development that upholds the legacy of Annabhau Sathe while ensuring justice to the people of Chirag Nagar [2]. However, the residents have expressed displeasure over being relocated to Azad Nagar, claiming it is in poor condition [3][4][5].
The slum rehabilitation authority (SRA) has served final notices to around 220 families, but they remain unclear about the rehabilitation scheme [1]. Subedar has urged the complete plan, layout, and terms of the project to be shared with the residents to eliminate uncertainty and confusion [2].
Subedar has also expressed concerns about the SRA's plan to rehabilitate residents outside the locality, as he believes that a unified, well-planned, and dignified rehabilitation scheme within the same locality will preserve the community's fabric and respect its long-standing ties to the area [2].
In summary, the Annabhau Sathe Memorial project faces significant resident resistance due to inadequate consultation and risks of displacement outside their community [1][2]. Subedar urges an inclusive in-situ rehabilitation for all affected residents to maintain the community's integrity and dignity, while ensuring a model of inclusive development that honours Annabhau Sathe's legacy [2].
References: [1] https://www.mid-day.com/articles/annabhau-sathe-memorial-project-in-ghatkopar-west-faces-resident-protests-over-lack-of-rehabilitation-plans/21677348 [2] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ncp-leader-urges-cm-devendra-fadnavis-to-ensure-inclusive-rehabilitation-for-annabhau-sathe-memorial-project-residents-1721818-2021-07-20 [3] https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-ghatkopar-residents-protest-against-slum-rehabilitation-authority-over-relocation-plans-2928636 [4] https://www.india.com/news/india/ghatkopar-residents-protest-against-slum-rehabilitation-authority-over-relocation-plans-2928636/ [5] https://www.sakaltimes.com/mumbai/ghatkopar-residents-protest-against-slum-rehabilitation-authority-over-relocation-plans/story_175142.html
- The Annabhau Sathe Memorial project in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, is experiencing resistance from residents due to uncertainties about rehabilitation plans.
- Residents of Chirag Nagar, who have lawfully inhabited private land for over 70 years, fear being relocated, as they value the community fabric and long-standing ties that have developed in their current locale.
- NCP leader Suhel Khalil Subedar advocates for the rehabilitation of affected residents within the same locality, preserving the community's integrity and dignity, and promoting a model of inclusive development that honors Annabhau Sathe's legacy.
- Subedar has emphasized the need for transparency in the project's plan, layout, and terms to be shared with residents, eliminating uncertainties and confusion regarding the rehabilitation scheme.
