Row over naming of Mumbai's new Vidyavihar bridge
By United One News · AI-generated summary of 3 outlets' reporting
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A dispute has erupted over naming the new East‑West Vidyavihar bridge in Mumbai, with Shiv Sena demanding it be named after Nana Patekar and BJP MLA Parag Shah proposing Captain Smit Machchhar.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) placed a banner on the bridge demanding it be named after late actor Nana Patekar.
- BJP MLA Parag Shah had earlier written to authorities to name the bridge after Captain Smit Machchhar.
- The bridge is located next to Vidyavihar station and is set to open to traffic soon.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Nana Patekar or Captain Smit Machchhar? Row erupts over naming of Mumbai railway bridge
Timeline
First to report: Tribune India (); 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Tribune India, Deccan Herald, Free Press Journal
Sources
- Nana Patekar or Captain Smit Machchhar? Row erupts over naming of Mumbai railway bridge — Tribune India (center) ·
- Nana Patekar or Smit Machchhar? Row erupts over demands to name railway bridge in Mumbai — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Nana Patekar Or Smit Machchar? Row Erupts Over Naming Of Mumbai's Newly Built Vidyavihar Bridge — Free Press Journal (center) ·