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MUMBAI: BMC is facing a massive financial crisis but political parties are scrambling for funds in an election year. Out of Rs 650 crore funds passed by the civic standing committee, Shiv Sena, which has 97 corporators, bagged around Rs 200 crore. BJP claimed that despite having 83 corporators, it has got only Rs 60 crore.
BJP alleged that despite a controversy over arbitrary use of funds in his Byculla constituency, Sena corporator Yashwant Jadhav, who is chairman of the standing committee, again got Rs 30 crore.
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At a time when the BMC is facing a cash crunch, it is surprising that corporators are going on a spending spree using civic funds. The civic body cannot afford to distribute such discretionary funds. It must ensure that these funds are used to create civic amenities and focus on providing basic requirements like good roads and open spaces.