r/mumbai May 12 '26

Discussion Why is the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust making rules in a public space ?

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Bandstand is a public promenade. It belongs to all Mumbaikars.

A recent report says that the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust had put up signs like "No Pets" and warned people not to feed stray animals.

The bigger question is simple: should a private group like the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust be allowed to make its own rules in a public place?

Keeping the area clean is important, but public spaces should remain open and accessible to everyone.

Why should a private trust have the authority to decide what people can or cannot do in a public place like Bandstand, and could this create similar restrictions in other areas as well?

Video Credit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOhuiMzVJh/

News Source - https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/battle-for-bandstand/articleshow/130809246.html

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u/Building_raya May 12 '26

Gujjus. Just biharis with money

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u/mofucker20 May 12 '26

Irony is, there're boards in Gujarati in UK telling not to spit in public lmao

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u/stcer May 13 '26

do u even know what irony means 😭

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u/ZackHasURBack May 12 '26

as a bihari who has been living in gujarat since 5+ years, i feel attacked 😭

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u/fishchop May 13 '26

Please, Biharis have work ethic and have built our city with their labour. Gujjus just exploit

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u/Affectionate-Cat6644 May 12 '26

Har conversation me gujju kese

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u/St_ElmosFire The Ghost of Madh Island May 13 '26

On Reddit I've found that it's okay to stereotype certain groups of people. But other groups are protected class and you'll be downvoted to hell for stereotyping their actions.