सेना भवनाबाहेर राड्यानंतर आदित्य ठाकरेंचा इशारा; 'आता मुंबई बंद होणार'

By GT24x7 Reporter · 11 October 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

Clashes Outside Sena Bhavan Escalate into Citywide Shutdown Threat

MUMBAI — Political tensions escalated significantly in Dadar on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Aaditya Thackeray issued a direct warning that "Mumbai will now shut down" following heavy police action against party activists outside Sena Bhavan. The confrontation erupted when Mumbai Police attempted to disperse and detain demonstrators participating in protests calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities.

Accompanying his brother Tejas Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray joined party workers on the street outside the iconic party headquarters, confronting police personnel and blocking a police van carrying detained activists to demand their immediate release. Addressing the media amidst chaotic scenes, the young leader expressed deep outrage over police entry into the vicinity of Sena Bhavan, alleging high-handedness by law enforcement authorities and state administration.

Police Action at Shivaji Park and Dadar Triggers Protests

The unrest in Dadar was triggered after police initiated preventive detentions near Shivaji Park and Dadar, where supporters had gathered to express solidarity with nationwide demonstrations led by political and civic groups. As law enforcement barricaded roads and moved to clear unauthorized assemblies, scuffles broke out between police officers and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers.

Aaditya Thackeray strongly criticized the police intervention, stating that what began as a peaceful public demonstration was deliberately provoked by aggressive state measures. "This was going on peacefully, but a deliberate attempt was made to derail it," Thackeray stated while confronting police officers. He further asserted that the party would not remain silent against administrative overreach and warned that the police's actions would force a complete shutdown across Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Broad Political Alliance and Joint Protests Against Election Body

The demonstration in Mumbai was organized in conjunction with protests called by civic organizations, including the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and supported by multiple opposition outfits demanding transparency in the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The protests in Mumbai saw participation from various political youth leaders, including MNS leader Amit Thackeray, as well as Shiv Sena (UBT) cadre.

Opposition leaders have consistently alleged that technical glitches and administrative procedures during electoral list updates risk disenfranchising voters. The detentions in Mumbai coincided with similar preventive measures taken by police in New Delhi and Gurugram against prominent protest figures and digital commentators.

State Response and Deployment of Additional Police Contingents

Following the sit-in demonstration outside Sena Bhavan, heavy police contingents, including anti-riot units, were deployed across the Dadar and Shivaji Park areas to prevent further escalation and ensure traffic movement. Police officials maintained that preventive action was taken to prevent unauthorized road blockades and maintain public order in high-density urban corridors.

Government representatives dismissed the threat of a shutdown, asserting that law enforcement agencies acted within statutory guidelines to prevent public inconvenience. Authorities confirmed that while around 300 detained protesters were subsequently released later in the evening, security arrangements remain heightened near political headquarters and major public grounds across Mumbai.