Mumbai: Commuters in South Mumbai faced major traffic disruptions on Monday, September 1, as the Manoj Jarange-Patil-led Maratha Morcha prompted authorities to impose extensive road closures and diversions. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking issued an early morning notification, announcing rerouting, curtailment, and cancellation of multiple bus services to manage traffic flow during...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday expressed full support for the Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange. Speaking to Jarange over the phone through Legislative Council Opposition Leader Ambadas Danve, Thackeray assured that his party stands firmly behind the movement. Following the conversation, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut took to...
The Maratha quota agitation entered its second day on Saturday as activist Manoj Jarange Patil continued his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan, vowing not to relent until the Maharashtra government meets the community’s demand for reservations. Jarange began his fast on Friday morning, drawing tens of thousands of supporters from across the...