BMC said no separate agency or fresh publicity campaign was approved for Mayor Ritu Tawde's office. The clarification followed Opposition questions over a Rs 25.12 lakh social media proposal and civic spending.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde's social media spending had sparked a controversy. Today, the Standing Committee finally put a stop to this proposal, which is said to have given the mayor a setback.
A controversy has erupted within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over a ₹25 lakh contract for a PR agency. Opposition parties have accused the matter of wasting Mumbaikars' tax money.