Mumbai December 5, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)-The Mumbai Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra chief minister and two deputy CMs at 5.30pm on Thursday, December 5. Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the next chief minister of Maharashtra at Mumbai’s iconic Azad Maidan alongside two deputies after the 54-year-old was elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) legislative party unit and staked claim to power, ending nearly two weeks of suspense over government formation.
Outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) head Ajit Pawar are both expected to take oath alongside Devendra Fadnavis at the ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here’s Mumbai Police’s traffic advisory for December 5:
The Mumbai Traffic Police announced a traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and minimise public inconvenience. The order will be effective from 12pm on December 5 until the conclusion of the event.
As there are no parking facilities at Azad Maidan Ground, citizens are encouraged to use public transport, particularly trains and local services. The police also urged people to plan their travel accordingly.
NO ENTRY (as & when required)
1. Mahapalika Marg: Traffic from CSMT Junction to Vasudev Balawant Phadake Chowk (Metro Junction) shall be prohibited. Both Bound.
Optional route: LT Marg- Chakala Junction- Right turn – DN Road- CSMT Junction- towards to desired destination & vice versa.
Summary: Mumbai Police issued traffic restrictions for the Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony at Azad Maidan. Key roads face closures/diversions from 12 PM; public transport is advised to avoid congestion