Thread by @smitadeshmukh

With over 7k #COVIDー19 cases, #Mumbai - the so-called city of dreams is getting badly exposed. Its rulers - @ShivSena has had a tight grip over the megapolis for over 25 years. Here's what they did:
1: Proliferation of slums: Over 60% of city lives in slums. And growing 1/2

Slums are vote banks and extortion points.
2: Not a single new govt hospital - Yes, one trauma centre in Jogeshwari. But no new KEM, JJ, which British left
3: Rampant high-rises in narrow lanes: Phone banking to Matoshree, all rules can be bent. Life is hell 1/3

4: Lobby of 10 contractors build, rebuild our roads, yet potholes! World's biggest scam in the richest civic corporation everyone ignores
5: Civic schools have shut, handed over to builders. Why should poor study?
The congestion, filth, pollution has made life hell 1 /4

While the Thackerays are building a Ambani style high-rise next to their house, Mumbai has died. We cannot fight #Covid19India with our congested trains, slums. And yes, BJP supported this death for years by remaining silent partners. Imagine the chaos when we open 1/5