'Shame': Aqualine BKC Metro Station Leaks As Mumbai Faces Heavy Downpour; MP Varsha Gaikwad Shares Visuals Bashing Authorities

Mumbai: MP Varsha Gaikwad has asserted that a significant leak occurred from the ceiling of BKC Metro Station on Tuesday. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) encountered significant backlash after water infiltrated the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro Station on the ‘Colaba – Bandra – Seepz – Aarey Metro 3’ line. Subsequently, it is reported that the MMRC has implemented essential actions to avert water leakage or the ingress of water into the station. Nonetheless, the water leak at the metro station persists even after that.

Raising the issue MP Varsha Gaikwad took it to her official X account posting pictures and videos of the leakage found at the newly opened BKC Metro station which falls under the new Aqua line.

In the recent X post she stated, "The Aqua Line of Mumbai Metro lives up to its name even when it is not raining! This is the BKC Metro station today. The roof is leaking constantly, so much so, that a small area has been cordoned off. Sometime ago we saw the utter devastation of the Acharya Atre Chowk and water logging at several stations too. We also saw station exits being covered with tarpaulin sheets. But the question remains has any action been taken against the officials and contractors responsible for this shoddy work? This Triple Engine Corrupt sarkar is playing with people's lives and looting Maharashtra with impunity. Shame!"

MP Varsha Gaikwad has now stated that there was a significant leak from the BKC Metro Station's roof on Tuesday. The MMRC closed the area affected by the significant leak. Varsha Gaikwad shared a post on social media about this leak and has condemned the MMRC and the state administration. He has also called for measures against corrupt officials and contractors, claiming that the work is of poor quality. He has likewise charged the government with jeopardizing the lives of its citizens.

Similar Incident

After city faced heavy downpour yesterday, the recently reopened Matunga Z bridge, connecting to the west, reportedly did not have any source for water to drain out causing waterlogging on the bridge. This has raised worries about the bridge's upkeep and performance, especially concerning the approach on the west side. Railway officials have recognized the issue and mentioned that it is being addressed, assuring that future waterlogging will be avoided.