As thousands marched into Mumbai demanding Maratha Reservation, supporters of Maratha Reservation in huge numbers were seen heading towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maratha Reservation rally led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, thousands of protestors have gathered in Mumbai demanding Maratha reservation. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, had reached Navi Mumbai earlier in the day. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said everyone has the right to protest but it should be done peacefully, amid opposition allegations that the government is taking the Marathas for a ride.
26 January,2024 03:16 PM IST
MSRTC protestors tried to enter the city, but were stopped by police at various points. However, the protestors reached Azad Maidan on Wednesday. It has suspended 542 more employees from 63 depots and one workshop across 20 divisions, taking the total tally to 918.
11 November,2021 12:00 AM IST
Hundreds of BEST employees filled Azad Maidan on February 17, as they demanded the merger of the undertaking’s and civic body’s budgets as decided in a Memorandum of Understanding. Mid-Day spoke to the BEST workers and members of the unions present there. Watch this video to find out more.
18 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On January 26, thousands of farmers who had gathered in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan from various districts of Maharashtra, unfurled India’s Tricolour on the occasion of the country’s 72nd Republic Day, amidst roaring chants of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan. On Tuesday, the Indian tricolour was hoisted at Azad Maidan by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nanasaheb Patole and 73-year-old protestor Yamuna Tai Jadhavkar, followed by the national anthem. Watch this video for more updates.
26 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi allies joined the Samyukt Shetkari Kamgar Morcha’s Mumbai rally on 25th January to oppose the three new farm laws. NCP President Sharad Pawar & Congress state President and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat participated at the rally in Azad Maidan where over 6000 farmers reached late on 24th January in a 'Vehicle Morcha' from Nashik. Watch this video to find out more.
25 January,2021 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Despite traveling for long hours, some of the farmers and their families danced to tribal music before calling it a night at Azad Maidan on January 24. Using traditional musical instruments, men and women gathered in circles as they played songs and danced to the music. Watch this video to find out more.
25 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Thousands of farmers left from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in a rally at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on 25th January against the Centre's three new farm laws. The Samyukta Shetkari Kamgar Morcha has called for a joint sit-in at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai from January 24 to 26. Watch this video to find out more.
24 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Several contractual workers hired for sanitation and other work when the pandemic was at its peak, have launched a protest alleging the government has terminated them. The frontline workers from across Maharashtra, many of whom are staying put at Azad Maidan, said they were once called Corona warriors by the prime minister, but have been conveniently forgotten, just before the vaccination drive began. They said they started receiving messages about the discontinuation of their services from 31st December. Watch this video to know more.
19 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbaikars are bracing for huge traffic jams around Azad Maidan in South Mumbai today with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) all set to begin a protest march against the recent violence at the city's Azad Maidan that resulted in the death of two people. Video courtesy: NDTV
21 August,2012 01:41 PM IST
After a massive show of strength at Mumbai's Girgaum Chowpatty, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray chose to drive and not march to Azad Maidan, where he is leading a protest against the recent violence at the ground that resulted in the death of two people. The MNS is highlighting what it calls the police's inept handling of that incident. Video courtesy: NDTV
21 August,2012 11:39 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
