Rising Slums a Serious Concern, Says MMC Councillor Adv. Narvekar

Body Transport Row Sparks Outrage; Calls for Urgent Use of Redevelopment Funds The recent death in a slum near the Mapusa bus stand, coupled with reports of an attempt to transport the body without following proper procedures, has sparked outrage and brought renewed attention to the growing slum issue. Reacting to the situation, MMC Councillor Adv. Narvekar said the rise in slum areas is a serious concern, adding that it is a well-known fact that slum populations influence election outcomes. He urged authorities to act with urgency and stressed the need to effectively utilize slum redevelopment funds to curb the problem and improve living conditions.