Pritish Nandy opposes redevelopment of Dharavi slum in Mumbai

On December 1, Shiv Sena’s former Rajya Sabha MP Pritish Nandy opposed the proposed redevelopment of Dharavi slum in Mumbai, and mentioned that the ‘indomitable spirit’ of Asia’s largest slum must be retained even after it’s redeveloped. His remarks got here following the reviews of Adani Group successful the bid for the redevelopment of Dharavi Slum.

Pritish Nandy referred to as the Dharavi slum a “tribute to the great entrepreneurial spirit” and ‘hoped’ the “indomitable spirit of what has been often described as Asia’s biggest slum is retained and nurtured”. Nandy emphasised that Dharavi is just not a “slum”.

In his tweet, Nandy mentioned, “Fact. Gautam Adani has won the bid to redevelop Dharavi. What is crucial however is that the indomitable spirit of what has been often described as Asia’s biggest slum is retained and nurtured. “Dharavi is not actually a slum. It is a tribute to the great entrepreneurial spirit of the weakest and smallest person fighting for his or her livelihood in Mumbai,” he tweeted.

Fact. @gautam_adani has gained the bid to redevelop Dharavi. What is essential nonetheless is that the indomitable spirit of what has been typically described as Asia’s greatest slum is retained and nurtured. Dharavi is just not truly a slum. It is a tribute to the good entrepreneurial spirit

— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) December 1, 2022

Nandy additional referred to as Dharavi a mannequin of collective coexistence.

When requested how he proposes to “retain” the spirit of Dharavi, he mentioned, “Research the architectural grammar, the cultural history that builds integrated and interdependent societies like Dharavi that have survived and flourished over decades and make that the base for the new redevelopment plans. Not just look at the future but also build in the past.”

Research the architectural grammar, the cultural historical past that builds built-in and interdependent societies like Dharavi which have survived and flourished over a long time and make that the bottom for the brand new redevelopment plans. Not simply have a look at the long run but additionally construct previously.

— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) December 1, 2022

On giving out extra particulars about his thought course of, he mentioned, “Spelling it out will require a multidisciplinary approach, the ability to combine today’s tools of change with Dharavi’s historic cultural assets. Bringing in a visionary architect who can assimilate the past and anticipate the future could be the first step, I imagine.”

Spelling it out would require a multidisciplinary method, the power to mix right now’s instruments of change with Dharavi’s historic cultural property. Bringing in a visionary architect who can assimilate the previous and anticipate the long run could possibly be step one, I think about.

— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) December 1, 2022

It is unclear what spirit he’s speaking about anyway. It appears Pritish Nandy desires that the residential buildings which can be constructed for Dharavi residents ought to retain the traits of the slum, however it isn’t whether or not it’s attainable. The redeveloped Dharavi will appear like a township of house blocks, there can be correct drainage and water connections and different facilities. It will definitely look very totally different from the way it seems now.

A whole lot of analysis has been completed in regards to the issues confronted by the folks of Dharavi. Imagine 1,000,000 folks cramped up in on a small piece of land with just about no entry to scrub water, sanitisation, respectable residing situation and extra. The majority of the folks residing in Dharavi are every day wage employees they usually typically find yourself with extra issues than any advantages within the space.

The drainage system within the slum is at all times a significant concern. Maybe Nandy by no means visited Dharavi throughout monsoon. It is tough to think about anybody residing in that space wanting to remain in a slum and oppose any kind of improvement. However, trying on the historical past of how such improvement tasks are sometimes opposed, it may be anticipated that Dharavi improvement will face quite a lot of issues sooner or later particularly when Gautam Adani’s identify is concerned.

Sadly, Nandy is just not the one one to doubt the billionaire’s intentions of redevelopment Dharavi. Senior Adviser, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India Kanchan Gupta identified {that a} PTI report has already predicted a storm of foreign-funded NGOs inflicting bother in improvement. He mentioned, “A PTI report predicts coming storm of foreign-funded NGOs protest against the redevelopment of Dharavi: “Local resident Ayyub Sheikh said a large number of foreigners from different countries visit Dharavi as tourists to see from close quarters its ethos and character”.”

A @PTI_News report predicts coming storm of foreign-funded NGOs protest in opposition to redevelopment of Dharavi:
“Local resident Ayyub Sheikh said a large number of foreigners from different countries visit Dharavi as tourists to see from close quarters its ethos and character.” pic.twitter.com/mL0PgGcvds

— Kanchan Gupta 🇮🇳 (@KanchanGupta) December 1, 2022

According to the report, Dharavi has an “international identity”. Numerous foreigners go to Dharavi as vacationers. If what’s written is right, does that imply India ought to begin selling a slum as vacationer spots? “Ek din guzaro Dharavi mein”?

The report quoted one Paul Raphel, who runs Dharavi Nagrik Seva Sangh. He mentioned, “We are not happy as the land that houses Asia’s biggest slum is being handed over to Adani Group. There are thousands of huts in Dharavi and four to five families reside in each hut. But after redevelopment, they will get only one flat, which may not be sufficient for them.” So this activist says that at present 4-5 households stay in a single hut, however after they get a flat, it is not going to be adequate for them.

Who is Paul Raphel? He is an activist from Mumbai and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. In July this yr, AAP on its official Facebook web page for Mumbai’s chapter revealed a publish asserting over 20 ladies joined the occasion in presence of Paul and one other chief from Dharavi Shaheen Shaikh.

A Twitter person claimed Dharavi has been bought to Adani by PM Modi. He mentioned, “Modiji has sold the whole of #dharavi to his sponsor #Adani. Don’t think any other “sponsored” has given such returns to their sponsor. In that method, each paisa spent by Adani on Modi is paisa 100 instances vasool.”

Modiji has bought entire of #dharavi to his sponsor #Adani. Don’t assume another “sponsered” has given such returns to their sponsor. In that method each paisa spent by Adani on Modi is paisa hundred instances vasool 💰💰💰

— Truth Begets Trouble! But Truth is Truth! (@TruthNotTrouble) December 1, 2022

Another Twitter person Anurag Chivilkar claimed Mumbai Airport can also be owned by Adani whereas Adani Group solely manages the airport and doesn’t personal it. He mentioned, “Already the  Mumbai Airport is owned by Adani, now they have won tender for Dharavi redevelopment which is the adjoining area to the airport… next you will hear they declare this area as a new district in Maharashtra.”

Already the Mumbai Airport is owned by Adani, now they’ve gained tender for Dharavi redevelopment which is the adjoining space to airport… subsequent you’ll hear they declare this space as new district in Maharashtra

— Anurag Chivilkar (@anuintellectual) December 1, 2022

Congress chief Amir Shaikh claimed that quickly all the homes can be bought to Adani. He mentioned, “The day isn’t far when Narendra Modi will sell our homes to Gautam Adani.”

The day isn’t far when @narendramodi will promote our houses to @gautam_adani #Dharavi #Adani pic.twitter.com/HILiLcKNYZ

— Adv Amir Shaikh (@amirshaikh_INC) November 30, 2022

Another Congress chief Varsha Eknath Gaikwad raised doubts in regards to the venture. She hinted that the venture can be opposed by the locals by giving an instance of the protests being confronted by Adani’s Vizhinjam port in Kerala. It is notable {that a} nexus of the Church is behind the protests in Kerala. She additionally raised doubts in regards to the bidding course of.

These usually are not the primary protests in opposition to the corporate by localites. My query due to this fact to the Maharashtra govt is have they thought-about any particular steps to make sure Dharavikars curiosity is protected and Adani’s pursuits come later?

— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) November 29, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party chief Preeti Sharma Menon mentioned, “Get ready for Mumbai’s biggest scam yet. The poor of Dharavi will be rendered homeless, their livelihoods snatched, and their land grabbed to make #BloodFlats for the rich. And Adani and Fadnavis will get richer. #DharaviScam.”

Get prepared for Mumbai’s greatest rip-off but. The poor of Dharavi can be rendered homeless, their livelihoods snatched, their land grabbed to make #BloodFlats for the wealthy. And Adani and Fadnavis will get richer. #DharaviRip-off. https://t.co/cZ032OcjtR

— Preeti Sharma Menon (@PreetiSMenon) November 29, 2022
Adani bagged the Dharavi redevelopment venture

On November 29, Adani Group bagged the redevelopment venture of Dharavi. The group had bid Rs 5,069 crores for the venture which was nearly double the quantity bid by DLF Group. In the preliminary redevelopment venture of Asia’s largest slum, 259 hectares of land can be lined.