Massive crowd at Azad Maidan
Tens of thousands of Maratha quota protesters led by Manoj Jarange Patil gathered for the fifth consecutive day, demanding reservation under the OBC quota.
Manoj Jarange vows to continue hunger strike
Manoj Jarange Patil said he would not leave Azad Maidan and would persist with his fast even if it cost him his life.
Mumbai police issue vacate notice
Mumbai Police directed Jarange and his supporters to move protests to Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, after repeated violations of law and Bombay high court directives.
Farmers support Maratha Morcha with food donations
Farmers from across Maharashtra sent roti, bhakdi, and pickles to support Maratha Morcha protesters.
Schools and offices impacted
Fort-area schools, including St. Xavier’s College and Cathedral & John Connon, shifted to online classes; corporate offices advised employees to work from home amid heavy traffic chaos.
Citywide traffic disruption
Key South Mumbai roads, including Hutatma Chowk, P D’Mello Road, and Marine Drive, were blocked as protesters and over 11,000 vehicles brought the area to a standstill.
Food left wasted on CSMT footpaths
Large quantities of food were reportedly dumped and left abandoned on the footpaths at CSMT by Maratha Morcha supporters during the ongoing shutdown.