Status: Not ApprovedHEAD: 24_Mum_MB_Final- Bjp demands live stream of thane general body meetingsByline: Manoj BadgeriBjp demands live stream of thane general body meetingsBJP demands live stream of Thane general body meetingsManoj BadgeriThane: A day after the first general body of the newly elected board wrapped up amid chaos and uproar, the BJP on Tuesday demanded live streaming of all general body meetings, starting from next month.The demand came close on the heels of the BJP, which shares power in the Thane House, raising objections after several key proposals passed without any discussion, and corporators struggled to present public queries during the first general body session on Monday.BJP corporator Namrata Koli wrote to Mayor Sharmila Pimplolkar, highlighting the need for transparency in decision-making, including discussion of motions, questions, and administrative clarifications.Koli said she noted that, with elected representatives back in governance after nearly 4 years, citizens’ expectations were high, and live streaming would keep residents informed in real time about the proceedings in the House.The letter was also sent to Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao and Secretary Manish Joshi, signalling a push for more accountability in civic proceedings.It may be recalled that Shiv Sena corporator and ex-Mayor Minakshi Shinde made similar demands a few years back, justifying that citizens should be able to witness the House proceedings and know whether their elected representatives were genuinely representing their causes. MSID:: 128757321 413 |
