Asgar Ali Vora, 81, who studied with PM Modi at BN School in Vadnagar, Gujarat, met him on September 8 regarding a long-running land dispute in Navgahr, Bhayandar East.

Vora purchased approximately 2,810 square metres of land through registered agreement in 1989 and claims he never sold or transferred it. He alleged forged documents were prepared in 2011 and the property was divided into two portions without his knowledge.

One portion was shown in possession of Swayam Builders; the other linked to Seven Eleven Constructions associated with BJP MLA Narendra Mehta. Vora questioned how construction permission was granted by Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation despite his claim.

Following the PM meeting, Maharashtra Chief Minister's Principal Secretary Shrikar Pardeshi held a state secretariat meeting on Tuesday with Vora and Mehta present, alongside MBMC Commissioner Radha Vinod Sharma and Town Planner Purushottam Shinde.

Mehta submitted a letter relinquishing possession and returning construction permission. He stated the land had been purchased from Mervyn Fernandes in 2019. Mehta also withdrew his earlier police complaint against Vora.

An FIR for alleged forgery was registered in 2015; the CID report was submitted in 2026. Vora continues seeking CBI investigation into alleged irregularities.

Asgarbhai Vohra, 81, met PM Modi in Mumbai on 8 September 2026 and submitted a letter regarding a land dispute in Bhayandar East. He alleged his 2,810-square-metre property on Navghar Road was illegally taken over and requested a CBI inquiry.

Vohra purchased the land in 1989 through a registered agreement (survey number 240, now identified as survey number 185, hissa six). He claimed that in 2011, despite never selling or transferring the property, it was taken over and divided between two construction entities.

An FIR was registered in 2015 following his complaint. A CID inquiry was later ordered with a report submitted in early 2026. Construction permissions were granted by local authorities despite the ongoing ownership dispute. Vohra said the PM gave a positive response regarding looking into the issue.

Western Railway will block both up and down slow lines between Vasai Road and Bhayandar from 12:30 am to 4:30 am on September 26 and 27 for track, signalling and overhead equipment maintenance. Slow-line trains between Virar and Vasai Road, and between Borivali and Bhayandar, will run on the fast lines, changing their usual stopping patterns. Some suburban services will be cancelled; lists will be available at stations. Western Railway chief public relations officer Vineet Abhishek issued the announcement. The block is scheduled to end at 4:30 am on September 27.

A land dispute in Survey No. 240, Indralok area, Bhayandar East, Navghar involving BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's Seven Eleven Constructions Pvt. Ltd. has escalated. Asgar Ali Vora, 81, claims he and his brother acquired approximately 2,810 square metres of land in 1989 through registered agreement and never sold it. Vora alleges Swayam Builders and Seven Eleven took over using forged documents in 2011. Seven Eleven maintains it legitimately purchased 1,405 square metres from Mervyn Fernandes through registered deed dated June 13, 2019.

Vora met PM Narendra Modi on September 8 seeking intervention and CBI probe. Revenue Department removed Seven Eleven's name from 7/12 land extract, but MBMC had not revoked construction permission. Seven Eleven surrendered commencement certificate and construction permission (issued April 17, 2026) to MBMC's Town Planning Department on September 13, citing ongoing ownership dispute and requesting fee refund.

A Mantralaya meeting was held September 15 attended by Principal Secretary Shrikar Pardeshi, Vora, Narendra Mehta, MBMC Commissioner Radha Binod Sharma and town planner Purushottam Shinde. MBMC scheduled formal hearing for September 16 on land ownership and permission surrender. A 2015 police complaint accused Vora of trespass and intimidation. FIR No. 0593 was registered at Navghar Police Station December 12, 2025 for alleged trespassing. Seven Eleven requested withdrawal of the FIR stating mutual settlement reached. Mehta stated the issue has been resolved.

Maharashtra’s Cabinet approved Metro Line 13, a 25.03-km corridor connecting Bhayandar with Dongarpada in Virar through 16 stations. The line is expected to cut the Bhayandar–Vasai journey to 10 minutes and provide an additional public transport link across Mumbai’s northern suburbs, where suburban trains and narrow creek crossings handle much of the daily traffic.