During a heated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) general body meeting, the Gargai dam proposal was passed at a revised cost of ₹5,051 crore (approximately $610 million USD). The discussion turned poetic, with opposition leader Ashraf Azmi expressing concerns about the project's lack of progress and the environmental impact, particularly the potential cutting of 310,000 trees in the Palghar area. Azmi emphasized the need for proper rehabilitation of six villages affected by the project. In response, Ganesh Kankhar, leader of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, defended the project as crucial for addressing Mumbai's water shortages, stating the city currently needs 4,700 million liters per day (MLD) but only receives 4,100 MLD. Kankhar also mentioned that the government managed to save ₹350 crore through negotiations. Despite the approval, the opposition expressed dissatisfaction, indicating plans for more aggressive protests in future meetings.