India, March 17 -- Following the ground-breaking ceremony of a passenger jetty and terminal building near Radio Club by Maharashtra Minister for Ports and Fisheries Nitesh Rane last week, Colaba residents have intensified their opposition to the project. They are now seeking an immediate stay on the construction and plan to challenge the proposal in the Bombay high court on Monday.

In a letter addressed to local MLA Rahul Narwekar, residents have expressed grave concerns over the jetty's potential adverse impact on the local community and Mumbai's coastal ecosystem. The letter, dated March 15, reiterates objections previously raised in January 2025 with both Narwekar and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB). These objections, which were ...