Mumbai Mobilizes Amidst Maratha Quota Protests

Mumbai police have cancelled all leaves of personnel due to the Maratha quota protest led by activist Manoj Jarange. Thousands gather in support at Azad Maidan. Over 2,000 police deployed to maintain order. Crowds fill Mumbai amidst protests and ongoing Ganesh festival celebrations.

The Mumbai police have revoked all leaves for their personnel as a precautionary measure in response to the Maratha quota protest, spearheaded by activist Manoj Jarange, as confirmed by an official on Saturday.

In a show of solidarity, thousands of supporters have congregated in south Mumbai to back Jarange, who has initiated an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan. To manage the sizeable gatherings, authorities have deployed more than 2,000 officers to avert any potential disturbances.

With streets buzzing with activity from both protestors and festive revelers celebrating the 10-day Ganesh festival, police personnel are required to report for duty immediately to uphold order, following the directive to cancel their leaves.