BJP lawmaker opposes Mumbai nightlife plan

A legislator of ruling BJP today opposed the proposal of "nightlife" in Mumbai, a pet theme of Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray, and demanded that citizens and elected representatives be taken into confidence while taking crucial decisions related to the metropolis.
Raj Purohit of BJP, who initiated a debate on issues concerning Mumbai in the Legislative Assembly, said there is confusion among the people about what is nightlife.
"Citizens are against this proposal of nightlife. When there are issues relating security of women during the daytime what will happen in the night? Those who want to enjoy nightlife can still go to five-star hotels," he said.

Whether it is pay and parking policy, nightlife or Metro 3 project, citizens and elected representatives from Mumbai have not been taken into confidence because of which there is opposition to such moves, Purohit said.
"The Government has to keep the common man at the centre of all their policies and decision," said the MLA from Colaba in South Mumbai.
The nightlife plan envisages that restaurants, bars, malls, clubs, chemist shops and convenience stores will remain open round-the-clock in select pockets.

Purohit also demanded that ward officials and local Senior Police Inspector be held accountable for illegal activities happening in their respective areas.

Purohit said Mumbai was not getting adequate share from central funds despite the metropolis being the largest revenue contributor to the treasury.
Calling for proper co-ordination among different agencies responsible for development of Mumbai, Purohit said the "conspiracy of separating Mumbai from Maharashtra" is raised for political reasons.
"No one can separate the city from Maharashtra because this goal was achieved after putting up a huge fight and shedding blood," he said.