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The BJP criticises the Congress for supporting rioters
On Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh stated that the party appreciated the Supreme Court’s decision to prolong the status quo order delaying the demolition effort in Jahangirpuri for another two weeks.
“We accept every judgement of the court,” Tarun Chugh told ANI on the Supreme Court’s ruling in connection with the NDMC’s anti-encroachment effort. “The court has clearly said that the demolition of unlawful structures cannot be prevented,” he continued, “which is similar to endorsing our perspective on the subject.”
“The court has stated unequivocally that encroachment may only be removed by bulldozers, and we agree,” Tarun Chugh told ANI in response to the Supreme Court’s judgement on the Jahangirpuri encroachment campaign.
On questioned about Congressman and Supreme Court lawyer Kabil Sibal’s comments on the encroachment effort, Chugh blasted Sibal for promoting illegal activities. He also chastised AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi and other Congress politicians for their anti-encroachment statements in Jahangirpuri.
“I’d want to inquire as to why such individuals support others who engage in unlawful activities. How do you feel about the rioters? Why do you feel sorry for these individuals?” ANI spoke with Chugh.
Later, Chugh stated that his party supported Prime Minister Modi’s motto of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas.” “Rioters can be from any organisation, religion, or sect,” he said, “and action will be done against them.” In response to Akhilesh Yadav’s suggestion that the BJP’s emblem is changed to “Leaders who are just concerned with vote-bank politics have been rejected by the people of Uttar Pradesh before,” Chugh stated. They will be rejected by the general public as well.”
Case of the destruction of Jahangirpuri
In a landmark judgement on Thursday, the Supreme Court prolonged the moratorium on the NDMC’s demolition campaign until additional decisions are issued. The two-judge bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai made the verdict and also issued a notice to the federal government and others on the Jamiat Ulama-i-petition. Hind’s Senior counsel Dushyant Dave argued during the court in the Jahangirpuri demolition case that the case concerns far-reaching constitutional and national security issues. Dave responded to the court’s query on the national relevance of this case by saying that a specific segment of society has been attacked.
Amid the violent battles in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri neighbourhood, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) began removing illegal structures and encroachments in the region as part of its demolition programme, to which numerous individuals objected, claiming that it was being done to target a certain population.
The Supreme Court, which intervened in the case on Wednesday, imposed a status quo on the drive, thereby blocking the authorities from going any farther.
Potholes and traffic congestion on the Uran route could make the festival journey difficult for thousands of devotees.
The Roads
With Ganeshotsav approaching, thousands of devotees from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are preparing to travel to their hometowns in Konkan. However, poor road conditions along the Uran route have raised concerns about their journey.
Several stretches, including parts of the Mumbai–Goa National Highway and the Khopate Bridge, are reportedly affected by potholes. The Gavanphata–Chirner–Kharpada route is also in need of repairs, raising fears of slower traffic and longer travel times during the busy festival period. Traffic congestion has already been reported on the Chirner–Gavanphata–Dighode stretch. With a significant increase in vehicles expected during Ganeshotsav, residents fear that the existing problems could become even worse.
Roads maintained by CIDCO and the Public Works Department (PWD) have also come under scrutiny. The Khopate–Koproli road, in particular, has several potholes, while unauthorised parking in some areas is further adding to traffic difficulties. For many families travelling to Konkan for Ganeshotsav, the journey is an important part of the festival. Residents have therefore urged authorities to repair the damaged roads before the rush begins.
Meanwhile, Uran traffic police are preparing measures to manage the expected increase in traffic and minimise congestion during the festival.
Court seeks a clear plan to prevent new unauthorised structures as civic authorities step up action.
The Constructions
The Bombay High Court has sought answers from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) over the growing issue of illegal constructions in the city. The court has asked the civic body what concrete steps it plans to take over the next three months to prevent new unauthorised structures from coming up.
According to claims made before the court, Navi Mumbai has around 4,000 illegal constructions. Since the court’s June 16, 2026 order, NMMC has taken action against 88 structures, including 43 in Airoli. Officials said another 25 structures had been acted against by September 7.
However, NMMC told the court that its demolition drive could face challenges in the coming months due to staff being engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work and preparations for upcoming festivals. During the hearing, petitioners also alleged that some illegal structures in Airoli were being spared because of political pressure. CIDCO, meanwhile, clarified that the areas in question fall under NMMC’s jurisdiction.
The court has scheduled the next hearing after three weeks. For residents concerned about unauthorised construction in their neighbourhoods, the proceedings could be significant, as the civic body is now expected to show how it intends to prevent fresh violations rather than simply act after structures are built.
Candidates who appeared for the civic body’s recruitment exam can check their scores from September 11 after a long wait.
The Exam
Candidates waiting for the results of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recruitment exam finally have some good news. The civic body is set to release the exam scorecards on September 11, 2026, bringing an end to a long wait for thousands of applicants.
The recruitment drive was announced for 668 posts across 30 categories. A total of around 84,774 candidates applied, while 68,149 candidates appeared for the online examination held in July 2025. The release of the results had been delayed due to a legal dispute involving contractual employees working with NMMC. The employees had approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection for their jobs, following which the court had directed the civic body to hold back the examination scores.
The situation changed after the court allowed NMMC to proceed with the recruitment process while ensuring that the existing contractual employees would not lose their current service. Accordingly, NMMC will now publish the scorecards for all 30 categories on its official website on September 11.
There are currently around 477 contractual employees in the civic body. Their positions will be protected, while appointments to the remaining vacancies will proceed according to the recruitment process and the court’s final decision. For candidates who have been waiting for more than a year, the scorecard release will be an important step towards knowing their chances of securing a job with NMMC.
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