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Mount Mary Basilica Denies Stall Allotment Bias Allegations, Says Bandra Fair Process Followed Open Lottery System
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· September 16, 2026
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Mumbai: The Mount Mary Basilica has rejected allegations of favouritism, financial irregularities and lack of transparency in the allotment of retail stalls at the Mount Mary Steps during the annual Bandra Fair, saying the process was conducted through an open application system followed by a lot...
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