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Malvani Row Escalates as Congress Flags Due‑Process Lapses, BJP Presses FIR Against Aslam Shaikh

Detentions at rival protests highlight a pre‑poll fight over demolitions versus “infiltration” claims.

Overview

  • Guardian Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha alleged Aslam Shaikh threatened him and his family and said he lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
  • BJP workers marched in Malvani, gathered outside Shaikh’s office, and staged a sit‑in at the local police station demanding an FIR, with senior party leaders joining.
  • Shaikh rejected the threat allegation, urged people to hear the speech Lodha shared, and sought a case against Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam over alleged abusive remarks.
  • Mumbai Congress presented Hindu and Dalit families at a press conference, alleging Malwani demolitions skipped notices and violated guidelines, and said no cases were sent to the FRRO.
  • Screenshots and videos showed Youth Congress protesters detained outside Satam’s office as both parties traded charges ahead of the BMC elections.