Maratha Morcha: Mumbai Traffic Disrupted Today As Thousands Flock to Azad Maidan for Maratha Quota Protest; Jams on Roads Near CSMT (Videos)
Vehicular traffic was dirupted in Mumbai as thousands flocked to Azad Maidan in South Mumbai for the Maratha quota protest. Multiple videos surfaces online shows jams on several roads neat the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) aread. It is reported that BEST buses and other vehicles could not move for over 30 minutes during the morning peak hours.
A massive traffic jam is being witnessed in Mumbai today, August 29, as thousands of Maratha quota protesters have gathered in South Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Videos shared by citizens on X (formerly Twitter) show traffic congestion on the Coastal Road near Breach Candy exit and the Eastern Freeway. According to news agency PTI, the roads near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) witnessed massive traffic congestion after thousands of Maratha quota protesters gathered there. It is reported that BEST buses and other vehicles could not move for over 30 minutes during the morning peak hours. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil will hold a protest at Azad Maidan today, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Mumbai police, which granted permission to Patil for the protest, has deployed forces near CSMT and surrounding areas to maintain the law and order situation. Maratha Morcha in Mumbai Today, August 29: Traffic Advisory Issued in View of Manoj Jarange Patil-Led Maratha Reservation March; Check Road Closures, Diversions and No Parking Details.
Massive Traffic on Coastal in Mumbai Amid Maratha Morcha
Mumbai traffic scenes on Coastal Road near Breach Candy exit. pic.twitter.com/iCDKRAuBSp
— Richa Pinto (@richapintoi) August 29, 2025
Traffic Jam on Eastern Freeway
The jam on the Eastern Freeway southern exit now. I thought it was closed today. @RoadsOfMumbai #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/3kzOxole1V
— Dr. Rahul Baxi (@baxirahul) August 29, 2025
Avoid Using Freeway, Says X User
#Mumbai #Traffic avoid using Freeway #CSMT to #Vashi Naka Traffic jam extra force being deployed by Mumbai #Police
Plan accordingly
Manoj Jaranage Patil reaches CSMT#MarathaReservation#Maratha pic.twitter.com/ctXDoAoX2i
— Vinay Dalvi (@Brezzy_Drive) August 29, 2025
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