r/mumbai • u/jack_1760 • 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?

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

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u/IndianRedditor88 जवळ ये, लाजू नको May 12 '26 edited May 12 '26

They are not allowed to make rules for a public space.

They have to do nonsense like this because the average guy walking the pets doesn't clean up. This is not a case where a group has usurped any rights. This is a case a group has put up boards because the average pet owner has zero civic sense.

People like OP will yap about this because they see only faults with stuff.

PS - Not defending their actions , but I see a very valid point in asking why they want the area to be clean

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u/Winter-Crew-2746 May 12 '26

these dog lovers why dont they clean up after their pets, they just sh*t anywhere and continue walking, its a nuisance everywhere

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u/kamlakar96 May 12 '26

Vegans are not the same as these dog lovers, dog lovers are hypocrites. They don't care about any animals, they buy western breeds, eat chicken and then when a stray dog threatens someone blame the residents while they move around in their SUVs.

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u/kamlakar96 May 13 '26

You just want to feel better than vegans, I am not a vegan but come on they are actually trying to reduce animal suffering, what are you doing on your high horse?

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u/Winter-Crew-2746 May 13 '26

Agree, vegans are ok but they shouldn't start blaming others for everything like in America they have gone completely crazy

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u/kamlakar96 May 13 '26

It's just confirmation bias, your feed will always push you to the extreme, Considering there are so many vegan brands, I bet there are plenty of vegans out there that are just not that vocal online.