Vasai-Virar: A verbal dispute and scuffle broke out between BJP workers and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) leaders, including former Mayor Rupesh Jadhav, during a survey of land for the proposed Achole hospital.
About The Incident
The incident took place on Friday, October 24, 2025, during an inspection by municipal officials. The corporation is planning to build a 200-bed hospital on a two-acre plot in Achole.
The long-standing land dispute was recently resolved when the Revenue Department transferred the plot (Survey No. 6/1) to the Municipal Corporation free of charge.
Political Confrontation
During the survey, BJP MLA Rajan Naik and other BJP officials were present. Former BVA Mayor Rupesh Jadhav also arrived at the site, leading to a tense confrontation. A video of the clash has since gone viral on social media, sparking political discussions.
The BJP accused Jadhav of attempting to obstruct the hospital project, claiming he had done so previously as well.
Jadhav, in turn, alleged that BJP workers were threatening him and trying to intimidate him by mentioning his encroachment on a nearby property. He also accused them of trying to intimidate a municipal official. The incident briefly caused a tense atmosphere in the area. The police are investigating the incident, as a formal complaint was filed against the BJP workers by a BVA activist regarding a social media post.
Ex-Mayor Rupesh Jadhav's Statement
Former Mayor Rupesh Jadhav has alleged that his private property, located adjacent to the Achole hospital site, is being forcibly encroached upon. He stated that he had constructed a protective wall around his land and that he intercepted individuals attempting to trespass. Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) had initiated the process for the Achole hospital project during its term, securing primary approval and funding from the Municipal Corporation. He questioned the motives of those now trying to take credit for the project, asking where they were when the land was allegedly being encroached upon.
He accused the BJP of deliberately misleading the public by circulating a video to silence him and suppress the truth.
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