As per reports, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leaders, including Aaditya, Tejas and Amit Thackeray, announced further protests in Mumbai on Monday (12 October) in support of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) workers detained during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
• On Sunday (11 October), approximately 300 people were detained by Mumbai Police near Shivaji Park in Dadar after authorities denied permission for the demonstration.
• Following the detentions, the Thackeray cousins led a sit-in outside Shiv Sena Bhavan, reportedly drawing around 1,000 MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters. The detained protesters were subsequently released.
• MNS reportedly informed the police of plans to hold a protest at Shivaji Park at 1600 hours (local time) on Monday. However, the exact venue and final security arrangements have not been independently confirmed, and the gathering location may change depending on police restrictions.
• The situation is still developing, and further details regarding the planned demonstrations, police arrangements and potential restrictions are awaited.
Categories: Civil Disturbances - Non-political Protests
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