Recent downpours have left the ground waterlogged, forcing party workers to work through slush and wet patches to ready the venue. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
Despite the difficult conditions, the Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy of addressing the public from this historic ground
To ensure safety, over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park, with elaborate security arrangements in place to manage the large crowd and prevent stampedes
“This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so. Arrangements are in place, though we are concerned about rain and the ground conditions,” said a party functionary
Police have stationed over 300 policemen and 100 traffic cops around Shivaji Park. CCTV cameras will also monitor the crowd and traffic flow

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