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Maharashtra's ambitious Maharashtra House project in Stuttgart remains shut, sparking criticism from the opposition. Inaugurated 1.5 years ago, the facilitation center for skilled migrants has not become operational. This highlights a significant gap between government announcements and project execution.

Opposition leaders have demanded a stay on the auction of a prime Worli plot housing a BMC testing laboratory, alleging it's a 'gifting' to favoured builders for commercial exploitation. Concerns are raised over restrictive eligibility conditions and allegations of a multi-crore scam, with calls for a transparent auction policy.

Samajwadi Party MLA rais shaikh has urged opposition parties to form a Joint Action Committee to ensure transparency and fairness in Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He fears unlawful removal of names, particularly from minority and marginalized communities, and calls for an urgent meeting during the budget session to finalize an action plan.

Following BJP legislator Ameet Satam's remark about a potential Khan mayor, SP MLA rais shaikh defended Mumbai's inclusivity, citing its history of diverse mayors. He asserted that anyone, regardless of background, can contribute to Mumbai's progress. Shaikh refuted claims of changing Mumbai's 'color' as baseless. He also addressed Bhiwandi's traffic and redevelopment issues, linking them to Maharashtra's economic goals.

Industries Minister Uday Samant announced plans to establish a committee to develop Bhiwandi as Asia's largest logistics hub, responding to demands from MLA rais shaikh. The initiative aims to address technical challenges, prevent land encroachment, and capitalize on Bhiwandi's existing infrastructure to boost the state's economy. Shaikh also called for an inquiry into unauthorized construction following a building collapse.

In the last three years, the BMC paid Rs 110 crore to private consultants for various projects, the civic body’s records revealed. However, most of these projects are far from complete.

Samajwadi Party MLA rais shaikh on Saturday urged chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to give Rs 500 crore as corpus funds for urgent repairs and upkeep of cessed buildings that are regulated by Mhada. “There are several cessed buildings that are dilapidated and can fall anytime.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's plan to shift the ophthalmology department at KEM hospital from the ground floor to the second floor has faced stiff opposition from samajwadi party corporator rais shaikh.

Opposition parties and activists slammed the BMC for its ‘decision’ to close down parks and gardens in the city citing the Covid-19 pandemic.

MLA rais shaikh participated in a free ration distribution organized by Haji Mudassar Patel in Mahim to commemorate Prophet Muhammad's 1500th birthday. The event, coinciding with Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, benefited deserving parents of Saif Tayyabji Girls High School. Shaikh emphasized the importance of educating daughters, while Patel attributed the success to teamwork and encouraged regular school attendance.

SP leader in the BMC rais shaikh has accused the civic body of sitting on the e-tender scam.