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By GT24x7 Reporter · 3 October 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

Opposition Parties Call Joint Demonstration in South Mumbai on Sunday

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have called for a joint protest demonstration in South Mumbai on Sunday, October 4, 2026, rallying supporters around the theme "Save Democracy and the Constitution." According to official announcements issued by the organizing parties, participants are scheduled to assemble at 10:00 AM at Fashion Street near Metro Cinema Junction. The procession will commence at 11:00 AM, moving along the designated corridor toward the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), where top leaders are expected to address a public gathering.

The announcement was widely shared across official social media channels, calling upon party cadre, civil society groups, and citizens to participate. While the demonstration was originally planned as a longer march originating from Byculla, the route was restructured following administrative discussions between party representatives and senior officials of the Mumbai Police.

March Route Revised Following Directives from Mumbai Police

Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab confirmed that the decision to shorten the protest route was finalized following a formal meeting with Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. Police authorities expressed concerns regarding potential urban traffic gridlock and safety risks along the originally proposed stretch over the Byculla flyover.

Under the revised logistics plan, Fashion Street and the Metro Cinema intersection will serve as the primary assembly area for demonstrators arriving on Sunday morning. The shortened route reduces the total walking distance significantly, directing participants straight along the civic corridor toward the BMC headquarters. Municipal permission has been sought to set up a temporary public stage outside the civic building, where senior party representatives will deliver address statements at the conclusion of the march.

Protesters Target Election Commission over Voter List Integrity

The core agenda of the demonstration centers on grievances against the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), with organizers demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged procedural discrepancies in voter roll updates and electoral administration. MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray have issued joint instructions requesting all attendees to carry only the Indian National Flag (Tricolour) during the rally, explicitly prohibiting political party flags to project a unified civil movement.

The joint appearance of the Thackeray cousins on a shared political platform marks a notable development in Maharashtra's political dynamics. Organizers stated that invitations have also been extended to other regional political entities and civic organizations concerned with electoral transparency and constitutional safeguards.

Traffic Diversions and Security Preparations in Place

In anticipation of large crowds in South Mumbai, the Mumbai Traffic Police have outlined preliminary traffic management protocols and advisories for commuters traveling toward Metro Cinema, Marine Lines, and CSMT on Sunday morning. Diversions and alternative routing measures are being coordinated along primary arterials to ensure minimal disruption to emergency vehicles and public transportation networks.

The Mumbai Police Department has deployed law enforcement personnel along the entire revised route and around the BMC headquarters precinct to ensure peaceful assembly and public safety. Organizers indicated that post-rally resolutions regarding future organizational steps will be formally announced during the concluding speeches outside the municipal building.