Overview
- Playground swings and exercise bars were removed by the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation days before the demonstration following local backlash.
- On July 31 and August 1, activists organized by the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi marched to the Ward Committee office dressed as spirits and offered flowers in satirical thanks.
- Protesters argued that an adjacent open ground could have accommodated recreational equipment without violating religious norms.
- The theatrical display highlighted community frustration over perceived municipal insensitivity toward sacred burial grounds.
- Residents are now seeking official guarantees for inclusive planning processes and respect for cultural and religious sentiments in future projects.