Of this, Rs 1,476.92 crore went to areas under MLAs, MLCs and MPs from the ruling alliance of BJP, Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the records show. BJP lawmakers got the lion’s share (Rs 1076.7 crore), followed by those from Shinde’s Sena (Rs 372.7 crore). l Among MLAs, Ram Kadam of Ghatkopar West (BJP) emerged as the top recipient with Rs 70 crore in civic funds: Rs 35 crore (FY 2023-24), Rs 17.5 crore (FY 2024-25), Rs 17.5 crore (FY 2025–26). BJP’s Pravin Darekar topped this list with Rs 33 crore: Rs 17.5 crore each in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. However, Opposition MLAs counter that proposals were repeatedly submitted and stalled at the approval stage.

Source: Indian Express December 31, 2025 07:41 UTC