BJP Leader Accuses Bangladeshi Immigrants of Occupying MHADA Flats in Antop Hill
BJPs Kirit Somaiya claims Bangladeshi immigrants have illegally occupied 110 MHADA flats in Mumbais Antop Hill area.
Mumbai, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Kirit Somaiya, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has raised serious allegations of “land jihad” in Mumbai’s Antop Hill area. He claims that Bangladeshi immigrants have taken over 110 flats belonging to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Somaiya has filed a complaint with evidence and is demanding an investigation into the matter.
According to Somaiya, these flats were originally allocated to individuals from the lower-income group and economically weaker sections. However, he asserts that Bangladeshi Muslim immigrants are the ones actually benefiting from them, having applied for these homes in the names of Hindus.
He provided specific examples, noting that a flat originally allocated to Avinash Ravidhone is now occupied by Mansuri Junaid Mohammad. Other flats, originally assigned to individuals such as Shakeel Ahmed Siddiqui and Nasreen Ramzan Sheikh, have also been claimed by these immigrants.
Somaiya condemned the alleged fraudulent applications that allowed these immigrants to seize the flats, insisting that an investigation is necessary. “I have lodged a complaint with MHADA and relevant ministers, along with evidence. I demand thorough inquiry and action,” he stated.
In a letter to Milind Borikar, the vice-chairman and chief officer of MHADA, Somaiya mentioned that over 50 residents from the Noor Bazaar MHADA housing complex approached him with complaints. They expressed concerns over encroachment, illegal occupation, the presence of immigrants, “land jihad,” and threats from local goons. He urged MHADA to investigate these issues promptly.
The BJP leader expressed outrage over the alleged corruption involving MHADA officials and agents, claiming they are colluding with Bangladeshi immigrants and certain individuals to undermine this government housing project meant for the people of Maharashtra. Somaiya plans to visit the area on November 14 to assess the situation firsthand.
