Nearly 20,000 villagers from Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, staged a massive protest against the proposed Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority, opposing the conversion of 7,600 acres of agricultural land that threatens the livelihoods of 9,000 farmers.

The Bombay High Court has directed eleven dissenting members from four dilapidated housing structures in Vasai West to evacuate their apartments within 15 days, emphasizing that minority opposition cannot halt redevelopment when public safety is at risk.

Architecture and urban planning professionals have voiced strong opposition to Mumbai's proposed iconic buildings initiative, warning that the policy could severely compromise the city's historic character and create significant infrastructure challenges while lacking adequate oversight mechanisms.