On Tuesday, a portion of an overbridge collapsed over the railway tracks in Mumbai’s western suburb Andheri, halting operations on the western section of the city’s rail line. Such incidents are slowly turning into a norm rather than a rarity for the fast-paced city. In 2017, during a heavy downpour, the city witnessed one of its worst stampedes at the Elphinstone railway bridge, reportedly claiming more than 23 lives. Railway authorities, post an enquiry, concluded the stampede was a result of confusion caused amongst commuters due to heavy rains and a huge crowd using the bridge at that point of time. ALSO READ: Andheri bridge collapse: Harbour line services restored, probe ordered Tuesday’s bridge collapse once again puts the spotlight on the city’s urban infrastructure and a dire need for its development. A major part of this responsibility lies with the city’s civic body, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), commonly known as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). For 2018-19, BMC’s total budget is at Rs 272.58 billion, the richest civic body in the country.
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