Shrikant Shinde’s Strong Allegations Against Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shrikant Shinde — Member of Parliament representing Kalyan and son of Deputy Chief Minister — has publicly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) for allegedly ignoring the legitimate rights of the “Marathi manoos” during its long tenure. At a recent meeting discussing 65 unauthorised and now-declared illegal buildings under Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), Shinde accused UBT of politicising Marathi identity only during elections and failing to deliver housing solutions when it had the power.
According to him, thousands of Marathi families lived for years in transit camps or temporary shelters after these buildings were constructed by developers under dubious permits, and genuine efforts to regularize or rehabilitate them were never made. Now, as elections approach, UBT is raising the “Marathi manoos” slogan — a move he calls opportunistic and hypocritical.
What’s the Issue with the 65 KDMC Buildings?
These 65 buildings had been declared illegal / unauthorised, and a court order mandated their demolition, putting thousands of families at risk of eviction.
Residents reportedly bought flats believing the buildings were legitimate; many have been living there for years and now face uncertainty, having been allegedly cheated by developers.
During the government review meeting at the state secretariat (Mantralaya), attended by officials including the Thane Collector and KDMC Commissioner, Shrikant Shinde proposed a relief mechanism: affected residents should form housing societies and complete pending legal formalities, which would allow legal transfer of land/ownership rights.
He urged fast-tracking registration procedures and prompt action against the developers responsible. A joint proposal is to be prepared by the Urban Development Department, Thane Collectorate, and KDMC for the next cabinet review.
Why This Matters: Marathi Manoos, Housing Rights, and Political Accountability
For many Marathi-speaking families — often referred to as “Marathi manoos” — these buildings represented affordable housing and a chance for stability. The alleged negligence by previous municipal administrations has left them vulnerable. By pushing for relief, Shinde claims his faction is seeking to right those wrongs.
He further argues that using Marathi identity as a political tool — without delivering on real housing and civic promises — undermines trust. The current focus is not just on rhetoric but on tangible relief and long-term solutions.
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(FAQ)
Q1: Who is Shrikant Shinde?
Shrikant Shinde is an MP from Kalyan constituency, member of the current Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction. He is also the son of Maharashtra’s Deputy CM.
Q2: What is the controversy about the 65 KDMC buildings?
These 65 buildings in the Kalyan-Dombivli area were declared illegal/unauthorised and tagged for demolition by court order. Many families living there now face eviction despite claiming they bought their homes in good faith.
Q3: What relief is being proposed for the affected residents?
Shrikant Shinde has suggested that residents form housing societies and complete legal formalities — enabling them to regularize their ownership. Authorities have been instructed to fast-track registrations and prepare a joint proposal for cabinet review.
Q4: Why is Shinde accusing Shiv Sena (UBT) of neglecting “Marathi manoos”?
He claims that during UBT’s long rule — particularly in the civic institutions — they failed to address housing and rehabilitation needs of Marathi-speaking families, many of whom remained in transit camps or temporary shelters. The current surge in “Marathi manoos” rhetoric, he argues, is only for electoral gains.
Q5: What will happen next? Will residents get permanent relief?
A formal proposal — drafted by the Urban Development Department, Thane Collectorate, and KDMC — is to be submitted before the next cabinet meeting. If approved, residents may get stable housing rights through society formation and land record updates. However, residents must act swiftly to complete legal formalities; implementation timeline remains uncertain.
Published by : Deepa R
Published on : 26th November
source credit : MAYURESH GANAPATYE
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