N. Mehta and Mayor Dimple Mehta expressed regret over the dispute with journalists in Mira‑Bhayandar, urging the matter to be concluded.

Mira-Bhayandar (City News Mumbai)

Amid the ongoing controversy over the chaos at the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation's Friday plenary, allegations of alleged mistreatment of journalists and beating of ordinary citizens, BJP legislator Narendra Mehta and Mayor Dimple Mehta convened a press conference on Monday. Both expressed regret over the incident and appealed to Mira-Bhayandar journalists to put an end to the dispute.

What Mayor Dimple Mehta Said?

At the press conference held at the municipal corporation around 1:30 p.m., Mayor Dimple Mehta presented her side on the events of Friday's plenary. She said that at that time there was an intentional symbolic attempt to shoot with a mobile phone, after which the plenary's proceedings were halted. The mayor said that apologies have already been offered by the concerned councilors, and therefore the dispute should now be closed. She also said that she has no personal opposition to journalists. According to her, the atmosphere being created in the city gives the impression that the BJP is being targeted.

Narendra Mehta Played the Role of Mediator

BJP legislator Narendra Mehta also appealed to end the dispute at the press conference. He said that good relations have already existed between the BJP and journalists. If any mistreatment occurred, the concerned councilor has apologized and the matter should not be pursued further. Mehta appealed to journalists to conclude the dispute here, keeping mutual relations in mind.

All-Day Police Deployment in the Municipal Corporation Premises

In protest against the events of Friday's plenary, a strict police deployment was maintained throughout Monday in the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation area. Various organizations staged sit‑ins and slogans within the municipal premises, demanding that cases be filed against the concerned councilors. It was reported that the Marathi Integration Committee, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Congress and other groups participated in the demonstration. Protesters called for action on the alleged mistreatment of journalists and ordinary citizens.

Protest Also Held Outside the Municipal Commissioner’s Office

During the demonstration, a sit‑in was also held outside the office of Municipal Commissioner Radha Vinod Sharma. The protesters demanded an inquiry into the events of the plenary and that those whose involvement is uncovered be dealt with according to the rules.

Now, amid the entire controversy, all eyes are on the next moves of journalist bodies and protesting groups after legislator Narendra Mehta and Mayor Dimple Mehta expressed regret and appealed to close the matter.