The Chief Minister of Thane, Eknath Shinde, laid the foundation stone for cluster development at Wagle estate. He mentioned the construction of Ayodhya's Ram Temple and stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finalized the date for its completion. Shinde has been advocating for the cluster development project for 15-20 years, especially after witnessing building collapses and deaths. He clarified that the cluster development is not for the benefit of private builders, as alleged, but is being undertaken by the Thane Municipal Corporation and CIDCO. The chief minister also acknowledged the issues faced by workers and assured that they will be resolved.