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Mumbai protest highlights: This is the first combined show of strength of the MVA constituents – the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress – since the split with the Eknath Shinde faction, who joined the BJP and formed the government.
Mumbai witnessed a massive rally on Saturday as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) took out a ‘Halla Bol’ protest march against the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra, which is convening a counter-protest in the city. The ‘Halla Bol’ march started from Richardson and Cruddas Company, Byculla to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via the JJ flyover, while the Shinde camp's ‘Maafi Mango Andolan’ will be held across Mumbai. This is the first combined show of strength of the MVA constituents – the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress – since the Shiv Sena split with the Eknath Shinde faction that joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and toppled their government. Key leaders from the three parties are set to participate in the rally....Read More
As many as 2,500 police personnel have been deployed on the streets to ensure no untoward incident takes place, officials said. Moreover, 317 police officers, 1,870 constables, 22 platoons of State Reserve Police Force and at least 30 squads of Riot Control Police will be on hand to maintain law and order, they added.
MVA’s ‘Halla Bol’, protest march against Shinde-led govt in Maharashtra | In Pics
Maharashtra’s opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Saturday staged a massive protest march called “Halla Bol” against the state government led by Eknath Shinde. See pictures here
Aaditya Thackeray lauds MVA's march, calls it an ‘overwhelming experience’
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said that the “grand march was an overhwhelming experience”. “Lakhs of people who have love for Maharashtra participated in this,” he said.
‘Nano morcha’ for gaining political capital: Fadnavis slams MVA protest
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took a jibe at opposition Maha Vikas Agadhi's (MVA) protest in Mumbai calling it a "nano" morcha for gaining political capital.
‘If the rulers do not take a lesson from today…’
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday joined the MVA's ‘Halla Bol’ protest march against the ruling Eknath Shinde government in the state. During his address, he said, “If the rulers do not take a lesson from the warning that was given today through this march, Maharashtra will not rest till we teach them a lesson through democracy.”
MVA Huge rally on J J Flyover in Mumbai
A picture of the MVA rally on J J Flyover in Mumbai. The protest is against the Eknath Shinde's current ruling government in the state.
Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray and Rashmi Thackeray at the march
Shiv Sena party chief Uddhavsaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena Leader and Yuva Sena chief Adityaji Thackeray and Rashmi Thackeray participated in the ‘Halla Bol' march along with other ‘Shiv Sainiks’ in Maharashtra.
‘The whole of Maharashtra is on fire…’: Ajit Pawar
NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday said, “This march is a testimony to the fact that when the crisis of treason and disintegration of the state comes to Maharashtra, the whole of Maharashtra is on fire through the self-esteem and identity of the state and the state does not rest until its goals are achieved.”
‘The main leaders…’: Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction)
As Uddhav Thackeray and Ajit Pawar joined the march today, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) tweeted, “The main leaders of the Mahavikas Aghadi while leading the Mahamorcha!.”
MVA's march against Eknath Shinde government ends
Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) ‘Halla Bol' march against the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra has ended.
Why Mumbai is battleground for MVA, BJP rallies today
Read here to know in detail why both the MVA and Maharashtra government's BJP ally are up against each other?
Major projects taken away from Maharashtra to Gujarat: Congress leader
Some of the major projects were taken away from Maharashtra and given to Gujarat, and BJP won the elections there. The people of Maharashtra will give a strong message to the BJP with their vote, Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat told ANI.
Shinde government shouldn't try to change state's history: NCP leader
MVA marches against Maha governor for his controversial remark on Shivaji
‘Biggest Morcha since Samyukta Maharashtra Movement’: Uddhav Thackeray at MVA rally
“This is biggest morcha since Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. It should send a message to Delhi. This rally shows all opposition parties have come together to safeguard the pride of Maharashtra,” says Uddhav Thackeray while addressing the rally.
“Barring those who hate Maharashtra, all political parties have participated in the march. We would not tolerate the insult of the icons of Maharashtra. It is unfortunate that a person occupying the chair of the governor uses derogatory words against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Ambedkar. The people of the state will dislodge the parties taking anti-Maharashtra stand from the power,” he said.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar joins MVA ‘Halla Bol’ rally, to address shortly
NCP chief Sharad Pawar also reaches CSMT to address the rally.
Mumbai Protest: 'Halla Bol' rally reaches culmination point as crowd gathers outside CST Station
‘Halla Bol’ Morcha reached at the culmination point outside CST Station along with all the senior leaders from all the opposition parties.
‘Our message to Shinde govt…don't try to change history’: NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil
“The people of Maharashtra will not tolerate anything said against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr Savitribai Phule & other great personalities. Our message to the Shinde govt is that they shouldn't try to change the history of the state, says NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil,” speaking to ANI.
Mumbai protest: Thousands join ‘Halla Bol’ rally as it moves towards CSMT
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray joins protest march
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray joins the protest march. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut and NCP leader Supriya Sule also seen at the rally.
Aaditya Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, Nana Patole among leaders at ‘Halla Bol’ march in Mumbai
NCP leader Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, his mother Rashmi Thackeray, state Congress president Nana Patole among leaders join the protest march.
The crowd has started walking towards CST Station and the entire JJ Flyover is packed with people.
Mumbai protest: Senior MVA leaders arrive at starting point of ‘Halla Bol’ march
Senior leaders from all the three MVA parties have started reaching at the starting point - Richardson and Cruddas Company. The company premises has been opened for the crowd from where the march will be started. The entire stretch is full of flags and flexes of all the three parties.
“BJP and Shinde led party is deliberately holding a protest. They are trying to divert attention of the people from our agitation. But they will not succeed as it will become an unprecedented morcha,” says Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Rajan Vichare at the protest site.
Mumbai protest: BJP set to hold ‘Maafi Mango Andolan’ against Shiv Sena's rally
To counter MVA's mass rally, BJP is holding a ‘Maafi Mango Andolan’ at six places across Mumbai. The BJP is protesting against alleged insults to Maharashtra icons and saints by Shiv Sena leaders. The Andolan to begin at Dadar and Kandivali railway stations at 11am.
'Halla Bol our reply to BJP for insulting…': Maharashtra Cong chief on protest rally
“It seems there was a competition going on among BJP leaders over insulting ideals of Maharashtra. This (Halla Bol Morcha) is our reply to them,” says Mumbai Congress chief Bhai Jagtap.
MVA workers arrive in Mumbai's Byculla
Maha Vikas Aghadi workers have started reaching at the starting point of ‘Halla Bol’ protest march in Richardson and Cruddas Company, Byculla.
