The Mumbai civic body has razed illegal extensions and constructions in an eight-storey residential building owned by BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha in the Juhu area. The BMC had received several complaints of illegal extensions in Sinha's residence 'Ramayan' in the last few months. Subsequently, notices were also served to him, a civic official said today.

This is what the BJP MP tweeted in response to the demolition.

"The part demolition of my home "Ramayan" in Mumbai is presently the most talked about news. People are asking me if I am paying the price for honest politics based on facts, figures & truth & for supporting statesman Yashwant Sinha's support to Satara farmers. I have no answer. It could well be! 

"Started with the removal of my security cover in Delhi..& now demolition at my residence. In all fairness, it cud also be a knee jerk reaction of BMC after the tragic fire in some Mumbai restaurants. If so, I welcome the reaction. Hope BMC continues in its efforts to monitor & rein-in illegal constructions in the long run with all earnestness. But a minor alteration done by them (of breaking a toilet) has been blown out of proportion.


"Anyway, I am not going to cow down on matters of principle. I am a law abiding citizen & am happy that NDTV has broadcast & reported my statement (TOI) which I am sharing for information, broadcast & perusal. 


"The government is encouraging having toilets inside houses. We had constructed one on the terrace so that people working in the building can use it. I have no issues with the BMC removing it. The Puja room was shifted to the stilt temporarily as we are awaiting additional.construction rights to build a permanent one. I co-operated with the officials without creating any commotion. For my friends & well wishers...Don't worry, be happy..and a Happy New Year again! JAI HIND!"