Despite a Maharashtra law making attacks on healthcare workers a cognizable and non-bailable offence, doctors say violence against medical professionals continues unabated. Of 738 cases registered between 2010 and 2021, only four ended in convictions, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of the law.

Thousands of teachers from across Mumbai gathered at Azad Maidan to protest against additional election-related duties under the Special Intensive Revision and as Booth Level Officers, while also demanding relief over the delayed TET exam.