Notable figures such as Bhushan Patil, Congress candidate for the Mumbai North constituency, and Amol Kirtikar, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, submitted their nominations for the general elections
Hundreds of their supporters joined processions to the collectorate to demonstrate their solidarity, greatly disrupting vehicular traffic
The burden of this particular day fell heavily on the traffic police and motorists, many of whom found themselves either stuck in traffic or navigating through congested roads as leaders and party workers continued to march in support of their respective political parties
Police officials have stated that the traffic restrictions near the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East will remain in effect until tomorrow
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Mumbai are scheduled to take place on May 20, with the counting set for June 4
Of the 48 seats in Maharashtra, Mumbai accounts for six, while the adjoining Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has four. Mumbai’s six seats include Mumbai North, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central. The MMR has Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Palghar
A group of Shiv Sena's lady supporters were seen enjoying the rally in Bandra East near the collector's office
An Adivasi tribe from Goregoan's Arey Colony performed their traditional dance during the rally to extend their support to the All India Congress Committee
The spokesperson of the All India Congress Committee Bhavana Jain also expressed her views in support of the party
A "Dhol Tasha Pathak" was also seen in the middle of the rally in Bandra East near the Middle Income Group Club
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