Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde called for greater citizen participation and civic accountability as the city works towards becoming a developed, clean, safe and environmentally sustainable metropolis. Speaking at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Independence Day on Saturday, Tawde said Mumbai would play an important role in the country’s development journey towards 2047.

Flag hoisting at BMC headquarters

Tawde hoisted the national flag at the BMC headquarters on August 15 to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. She also extended her greetings to Mumbai residents and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who contributed to the country’s independence.