Panvel civic body’s Rs 2-3 crore 'anniversary plan' sparks row; mayor calls claim baseless

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Arvind Mhatre, the Leader of Opposition in PCMC, accused the ruling BJP administration of misusing taxpayer money. He claimed that the expenditure for the anniversary celebrations is unnecessary during a severe drought in Maharashtra. Mayor Nitin Patil refuted Mhatre's allegations, stating the money will fund citizen welfare programs. He emphasized that the expenditure had not been formally approved by the standing committee.

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