Jogeshwari East MLA Ravindra Waikar, belonging to Shiv Sena (UBT), has raised the lack of approval for civic funds by the Guardian Minister of suburban Mumbai, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, with the civic commissioner and the chief minister. Lodha belongs to the BJP, which is part of the ruling government in the state.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) chief IS Chahal has made a provision of Rs 35 crore for civic work in all 36 assembly constituencies. According to a BMC decision, local MLAs can suggest civic works to the guardian minister, who has to approve their request. Post the guardian minister’s approval, the BMC can disburse the funds. Waikar in his August 28 letter to Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde and Chahal has requested them to approve his request for funds, which has been waiting for approval from Lodha since June 23, 2023.