Mangal Prabhat Lodha, guardian minister of Mumbai suburban, has assured a delegation of Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders that he will approve Opposition MLAs’ development-related proposals so that funds can be allotted to implement the work in their constituencies. The delegation, led by Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Ambadas Danve, met Lodha on Thursday.

The minister told mid-day, “I have discussed the issue with Danve and assured him that if I receive  proposals regarding funds for development work, I will forward them to the civic authority.” The BMC had set aside Rs 36 crore for each Assembly constituency. However, according to state government guidelines, the guardian minister must approve development-related proposals made by legislators.