Opposition Protests in Maharashtra Assembly Over Alleged ₹3,000 Crore Tunnel Scam
Opposition leaders demand a full review of all Megha Engineering contracts following allegations of a ₹3,000 crore scam.
Overview
- Opposition MLAs and MLCs gathered at the Vidhan Bhavan steps to accuse the BJP-led government of favouring Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd in the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel project.
- They alleged a ₹3,000 crore scam and claimed the MMRDA’s May cancellation of the project tender was driven by fear of Supreme Court action rather than genuine technical issues.
- Congress leader Satej Patil highlighted electoral bond donations by the awarded contractor as evidence of a conflict of interest in the bidding process.
- NCP’s Jayant Patil urged an immediate review of every contract awarded to Megha Engineering, which the opposition brands the state’s “preferred contractor.”
- Protesters chanted slogans such as “Megha gets the cream, farmers remain hungry” to underscore concerns that farmers’ interests are being sidelined in major infrastructure deals.