Residents storm M-east ward office in protest against hospital privatisation
Mumbai residents and activists protested the proposed privatisation of two civic hospitals. The march from Samvidhan Chowk to the M-East ward office highlighted concerns over inadequate healthcare. Residents fear the Public-Private Partnership model will worsen the situation. They demand strengthening existing services and filling healthcare vacancies. Former Mumbai Mayor Nirmala Samant-Prabhavalkar supports the protest.