Mumbai Traffic Police announce road closures, diversions for Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park
Mumbai Traffic Police have implemented road closures and diversions in Dadar and Mahim to accommodate the Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park. The event has been granted permission by the BMC with strict conditions regarding noise and site restoration.
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Large political gatherings in urban centers often cause significant logistical challenges, requiring careful coordination between law enforcement and municipal authorities to maintain public order.
Mumbai Traffic Police announce road closures, diversions for Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park BMC has granted permission for the event subject to 24 conditions, including compliance with noise pollution regulations, concluding the programme by 10 p.m. and restoring the ground after the event Mumbai The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced road closures, diversions and parking restrictions across Dadar, Mahim and adjoining areas for the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Dussehra Melava at Shivaji Park on Tuesday (October 20, 2026). The restrictions will remain in force from 8 a.m. to 11.55 p.m., with thousands of party workers and supporters expected to arrive from across Maharashtra. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/ https://www.thehindu.com/topic/shiv-sena-uddhav-balasaheb-thackeray/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/ The rally, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., will be addressed by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, with party leader Aaditya Thackeray, MPs, MLAs and senior office-bearers also expected to attend.
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