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The stations to be opened in Phase II, which is nearing completion, between Dahanukar Wadi and D N Nagar are to be named Valnai, Malad (West), Lower Malad, Pahadi Goregaon, Goregaon (West), Oshiwara, Lower Oshiwara, Andheri (West), according to the MMRDA website.

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Residents of Lokhandwala feel that the name Lower Oshiwara is not the right choice, as there is no such place and will also lead to confusion. Priyam Gangrade, a resident, said, “Lower Oshiwara and Oshiwara are very similar names, which will create unnecessary confusion. Lokhandwala will be a better choice as it will be just one station called Lokhandwala. People already know this area as the beginning of Lokhandwala, so it will be easy to locate too.”

Another resident Sweeta Choithramani said, “Besides being misled, travellers may also find it hard to locate the station due to the name.” Phase I of the line between Dahisar and Dahanukar Wadi was opened to the public a few months ago and Phase II, which covers 8.8 km, is set for completion by November this year.

November
Month in 2022 when Phase II of Metro-2A is set for completion