Corruption Allegations Erupt Over Atul Setu Sea Bridge in Mumbai

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has accused the state government of corruption in the construction of the Atul Setu sea bridge, citing cracks within months of its inauguration. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis refuted these allegations, claiming the issues were on the approach road, not the bridge itself.

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Friday raised allegations of corruption in the construction of the Atul Setu sea bridge, which connects south Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. Patole reported the presence of cracks just months after the bridge's inauguration, claiming they endanger public safety.

According to Patole, the bridge's construction quality is subpar, with a section caving in by a foot. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, however, countered these claims, stating that the opposition was spreading misinformation.

Fadnavis along with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) clarified that the cracks are in the approach road from Ulwe in Navi Mumbai and not the Atul Setu itself. They further assured immediate repairs without traffic disruption.