India, March 30 -- The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has come under fire from both ruling and opposition members over allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, including a purported Rs.2,560 crore scam linked to sewerage and footpath works.

Civic leaders have demanded the immediate release of a white paper and a comprehensive probe into the alleged discrepancies. The criticism comes nearly a week after the announced Rs.6,221-crore budget for the 2026-27 financial year.

According to the allegations, despite substantial allocations for solid waste management and infrastructure, ground conditions across the city remain poor, with open drains, uncollected garbage, and damaged or encroached footpaths. These claims have raised ...