Mumbai, February 8: The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) rally scheduled for later today. The traffic restrictions will in force from 11 am to 7:00 pm on February 9. Hundreds of police personnel, including Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Riot Control Police, will also be deployed around the scheduled route to maintain law and order.  Raj Thackeray's MNS Gets New Party Flag Ahead of Mega Meet in Mumbai Today; See Pic.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray had said that the party will take out a massive rally in Mumbai to drive out “Pakistani and Bangladeshi infiltrators” from India. The rally is scheduled to begin from Hindu Gymkhana in Mumbai and culminate at Azad Maidan. To ensure smooth traffic movement, Mumbai police has issued a traffic advisory.

Road Closed for Vehicular Traffic

  • Mahapalika Marg (both bounds): Mahapalika Marg (both bounds) from its junction CSMT to Metro Junction shall be closed for all types of vehicular traffic, except emergency services.

  • Mahatma Gandhi Marg (both bounds): Mahatma Gandhi Marg (both bounds) from its junction OCS Junction to Metro Junction shall be closed for all vehicular traffic.

  • Shamaldas Gandhi Marg: Princes Street Bridge towards Chowpatty via Shamaldas Gandhi Marg

  • Kalbadevi Marg: Vardhaman Junction to Metro Junction

  • MK Road: MK Road/Princes Bridge Jn towards Shamaldas Gandhi Junction

No Parking Zone

  • Mahapalika Marg

  • Badruddin Tayyabji Marg

  • DN Road

  • LT Marg

  • MG Marg

  • Hazarimal Somani Mang

Check Roads Closed, Diversions and No Parking Zone:

To keep a watch on gathering, Mumbai police will use drones and CCTV cameras along with additional 600 police personnel. The rally is seen as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's attempt to steer towards "Hindutva" amid the party's struggle for survival.

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