Mira-Bhayandar scraps slaughterhouse tender after local uproar
- The tender for a slaughterhouse in Uttan was issued by the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.
- Public backlash, including a threat from former BJP legislator Narendra Mehta, led to the tender's cancellation.
- The decision highlights the influence of local sentiment on municipal governance and the importance of community engagement.
In India, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) faced significant public backlash after a tender was issued for the construction of a slaughterhouse in Uttan. This tender was rolled back less than 24 hours after former BJP legislator Narendra Mehta threatened self-harm in protest. The public works department (PWD) acknowledged that it was the civic body's responsibility to provide such facilities but decided to retract the tender due to rising tensions and misinformation circulating in the community. Local elected representatives and organizations, including a delegation led by legislator Geeta Jain, expressed their opposition to the project, prompting the cancellation. The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act mandates that corporations must ensure adequate provisions for public markets and slaughterhouses, highlighting the legal obligations of the MBMC. The situation underscores the complexities of local governance and the impact of public sentiment on municipal decisions.