The Times of India

Last six Mumbai civic budgets: Without elected body, BMC prioritises mega projects; capex exceeds daily spending

Mumbai's BMC is prioritizing large infrastructure projects like Coastal Road and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. This shift has led to a historic surge in capital spending. Consequently, the civic body's fixed deposits have seen a reduction. Funds were also diverted to other agencies for metro rail and BEST projects. Concerns are raised about basic civic amenities.