Mumbai's new Vidyavihar bridge caught in naming dispute over Nana Patekar, Smit Machchhar
A naming controversy has erupted in Mumbai over the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) is calling for the structure to honour the late actor Nana Patekar. BJP MLA Parag Shah, meanwhile, is backing the name of Captain Smit Machchhar. Supporters of Patekar stress the value of preserving his legacy through the bridge. Municipal officials, however, have questioned whether the bridge is an appropriate place for such commemoration.
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