Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation sparks public outrage by installing playground and exercise equipment inside a graveyard, despite nearby grounds. Locals demand removal, warning of protests over the insensitive move.
Vasai | July 26, 2025 — In a shocking and insensitive move, the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has drawn public ire by installing playground and exercise equipment in a functioning graveyard in Benapatti village, despite there being dedicated playgrounds nearby.
Residents were stunned to find seesaws, swings, and fitness gear set up inside the cemetery compound — a place meant for mourning, not recreation. The bizarre decision by the Park Department has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about civic planning and sensitivity.
“Should people attending funerals be expected to work out or let their children play nearby?” asked a local resident. Citizens of Vasai and Virar are questioning the civic body’s logic and decency, especially when functional playgrounds already exist in the area.
Locals have condemned the move as an example of VVCMC’s careless and unplanned development. Many believe the installation disrespects the sanctity of the burial site and hurts the sentiments of grieving families. Community members are demanding immediate removal of the equipment from the cemetery and its relocation to actual playgrounds.
Failing to do so, residents have warned of strong protests against the corporation. The incident has now triggered a wider conversation on the importance of responsible urban planning and cultural sensitivity.
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