India, May 23 -- Two days after Borivali MLA Sanjay Upadhyay announced that the city's first dedicated mangrove park at Gorai would be inaugurated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 28, the launch was postponed on Friday till further notice, triggering criticism among environmentalists and residents.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Upadhyay said the launch had been postponed as important foundational and structural work was still pending; the "world-class" park could not be opened in a rush, he said.

But forest officials strongly disputed the claim, saying the project was already complete.

"The delay is due to a change in the dignitaries' plans," a senior forest official said, requesting anonymity.

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