

Updated On: 30 July, 2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Disabled residents from Vatsalabai Apang Seva Sanstha want the district administration to fulfill its promise to allot them a housing plot

People on an indefinite hunger strike near Mumbai suburban district collector’s office over their demand. Pics/Nimes Dave
Where`s our promised land? Disabled people are sitting on an indefinite hunger strike near Mumbai suburban collector’s office for their promised land. The Mumbai suburban district collector had promised a plot of land to build homes for the physically disabled. The issue has been lingering since 2021.
In 2021, the suburban district collector assured the allocation of a specific piece of land for constructing housing for the physically disabled. This promise gave hope to many who struggle daily with accessibility issues in their current living conditions. However, three years have passed with no significant progress.