Madh-Versova bridge cost doubles to Rs 4,000 crore, opposition cries ‘scam’

The construction cost of a new bridge between Madh and Versova in Mumbai has escalated from Rs 2,000 crore to nearly Rs 4,000 crore. The BMC attributes this rise to GST inclusion, compensation for fishermen, and raw material price changes. Opposition parties and activists criticize the hike as unjustified and demand an audit.