BJP CM Devendra Fadnavis
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CNBC TV1807-01-2026, 23:27

Fadnavis: MMRDA Now Infrastructure Powerhouse, Promises AC Local Trains & ₹4 Lakh Cr Projects

  • CM Fadnavis declared MMRDA transformed from a "bank" to an "infrastructure powerhouse" under the Mahayuti government since 2014.
  • ₹4 lakh crore worth of projects, including water schemes, roads, and an expansive metro network, initiated by MMRDA in MMR.
  • Major upgrade for Mumbai local trains promised: all trains to get AC coaches with closed doors, similar to metro, without increasing second-class ticket prices.
  • New business hub like BKC planned for Kalyan-Dombivli, alongside Bullet Train ecosystem and data centers, to create thousands of jobs.
  • Fadnavis urged voters for a strong mandate in the January 15 Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation polls, vowing to establish rule of law in Ulhasnagar.

Why It Matters: Fadnavis highlights MMRDA's infrastructure push, promising AC local trains and job creation in MMR ahead of civic polls.

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