Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Officials to Protest Verbal Abuse, Staff to Wear Black Armbands on Monday
Vasai Virar:Following an incident of verbal abuse directed at Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) officials on Friday, all municipal officers and employees will stage a protest by wearing black armbands on Monday. This protest comes in response to an incident where Agri Sena leader Kailash Patil and his supporters allegedly engaged in a heated exchange with Additional Commissioner Sanjay Herawde during discussions on various developmental issues in Nalasopara. Although reports of an attempt at physical assault surfaced, the VVMC clarified that no such incident occurred.
On Friday afternoon, Kailash Patil, leader of the Agri Sena, arrived at the VVMC headquarters with his supporters to discuss developmental and rehabilitation issues in Nalasopara. With Municipal Commissioner Anil Kumar Pawar absent, they sought a meeting with Additional Commissioner Sanjay Herawde. During the meeting, tensions escalated, and the Agri Sena members allegedly resorted to verbal abuse. VVMC officials claimed that Agri Sena supporters not only verbally abused Sanjay Herawde but also attempted to damage government property. However, VVMC security personnel intervened in time and brought the situation under control. In response to the incident, VVMC officials and staff expressed outrage. An emergency meeting was convened on Friday evening, where it was unanimously decided that all officers and employees would wear black armbands on Monday as a mark of protest.
This protest is not only against the Agri Sena’s alleged misconduct but also highlights the increasing number of verbal and physical assaults against government officials. VVMC Commissioner Anil Kumar Pawar strongly condemned the incident, stating, “Such behavior will not be tolerated. Attempts to obstruct government work are unacceptable, and strict legal action will be taken against those responsible.” The VVMC has filed a police complaint regarding the incident, demanding action against the offenders. In contrast, Agri Sena spokesperson Jayesh Patil dismissed the allegations made by the municipal officials. He stated that their members peacefully raised their concerns but felt ignored by the VVMC officials, leading to the confrontation. Jayesh Patil asserted, “We did not engage in any vandalism or verbal abuse. Our members were frustrated because our demands were not being met, but the allegations made by the VVMC are baseless.”
Growing Tensions Over Nalasopara’s Development Issues: The incident on Friday has once again shed light on the tensions between the VVMC and local political groups regarding the developmental and rehabilitation issues in Nalasopara. Agri Sena has been actively advocating for the rehabilitation of residents affected by illegal construction demolitions, and the meeting with the VVMC was part of these ongoing discussions. However, the heated exchange has further strained relations between the two sides. Friday’s incident has brought attention to the rising number of assaults and verbal abuse cases directed at government officials. VVMC officers and staff are united in their demand for strict legal action, and it remains to be seen what steps the police will take in response to the complaint. As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial to establish dialogue and address the concerns of all parties involved to prevent such incidents in the future.
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