Nearly 450 inmates from this hostel were relocated to a temporary arrangement in Bandra while the repair and renovation of Savitribai Phule Women's Hostel was finalised.
From male staff having easy access to dormitories to the administration ignoring persistent complaints about harassment, several past and present residents of Savitribai Phule Hostel shared their ordeal.
Speculations suggest that Varsha Gaikwad's appointment is influenced by the upcoming BMC elections, where Dalit votes hold significant sway in several wards.