Maratha Quota Stir Triggers Traffic Chaos In Parts Of Mumbai, Multiple Roads Closed

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 10:31 IST

Thousands of Maratha quota protesters led by activist Manoj Jarange blocked roads near Mumbai’s CSMT, causing massive traffic jams during peak hours on Friday.

Maratha quota movement leader Manoj Jarange with others (File/PTI)

Parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy traffic jams on Friday as thousands of Maratha quota protesters gathered near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

Thousands of members of the Maratha community spilled onto the roads leading to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, where activist Manoj Jarange is scheduled to launch his quota agitation today.

According to the details, Jarange arrived at the Azad Maidan at nearly 9.45 am, and was greeted by thousands of supporters sporting saffron caps, scarves and saffron flags. Several supporters jostled to click pictures of Jarange and record videos of the moment.

Accompanied by hundreds of vehicles, Jarange, who began his march from his village in Jalna district on Wednesday, was earlier welcomed at Vashi by supporters as he entered Mumbai today.

News agency PTI quoted an official as saying that senior police officers rushed to the CSMT area and urged Jarange’s supporters to clear the roads and allow vehicular movement.

Even BEST buses and other vehicles could not move for over 30 minutes during the morning peak hours, it was known.

Meanwhile, efforts were are underway to remove the protesters from the road and regulate traffic movement, the official added.

According to the Mumbai Police, Panvel-Sion Road, VN Purav Road, Eastern Freeway, P D’Mello Road, Wallchand Hirachand Marg, Dr Dadabhai Nauroji Road and Hajarimal Somani Road were closed for all types of vehicular traffic except emergency service vehicles.

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Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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August 29, 2025, 10:27 IST

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