The preparations are in full swing at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Cabinet. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. The event, set for December 5, will see the formation of the Mahayuti government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the ceremony, and several other prominent leaders have already arrived in Mumbai for the event. Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis was joined by his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, at the venue. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali, and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla are among the key attendees. Other dignitaries such as Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav have also arrived for the ceremony. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma are among the state leaders attending the event. Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari have also reached Mumbai. Supporters of NCP leader Ajit Pawar were seen outside his residence ahead of the ceremony. Security measures have also been heightened to maintain law and order. The swearing-in marks the official start of the new government in Maharashtra.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
Doctors and locals from Mumbai held protest at Azad Maidan to protest against Kolkata doctor rape-murder. Speaking on the protest, Dr Prerna Gomes from Jaslok Hospital said, "We request the government that every organisation should have safety audit...What is the point if we are not safe even after more than 70 years of independence? Doctors always first think of the patients and not their safety. The workplace has to be safe for us."
19 August,2024 01:14 PM IST
As thousands marched into Mumbai demanding Maratha Reservation, supporters of Maratha Reservation in huge numbers were seen heading towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maratha Reservation rally led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, thousands of protestors have gathered in Mumbai demanding Maratha reservation. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, had reached Navi Mumbai earlier in the day. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said everyone has the right to protest but it should be done peacefully, amid opposition allegations that the government is taking the Marathas for a ride.
26 January,2024 03:16 PM IST
MSRTC protestors tried to enter the city, but were stopped by police at various points. However, the protestors reached Azad Maidan on Wednesday. It has suspended 542 more employees from 63 depots and one workshop across 20 divisions, taking the total tally to 918.
11 November,2021 12:00 AM IST
Hundreds of BEST employees filled Azad Maidan on February 17, as they demanded the merger of the undertaking’s and civic body’s budgets as decided in a Memorandum of Understanding. Mid-Day spoke to the BEST workers and members of the unions present there. Watch this video to find out more.
18 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On January 26, thousands of farmers who had gathered in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan from various districts of Maharashtra, unfurled India’s Tricolour on the occasion of the country’s 72nd Republic Day, amidst roaring chants of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan. On Tuesday, the Indian tricolour was hoisted at Azad Maidan by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nanasaheb Patole and 73-year-old protestor Yamuna Tai Jadhavkar, followed by the national anthem. Watch this video for more updates.
26 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi allies joined the Samyukt Shetkari Kamgar Morcha’s Mumbai rally on 25th January to oppose the three new farm laws. NCP President Sharad Pawar & Congress state President and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat participated at the rally in Azad Maidan where over 6000 farmers reached late on 24th January in a 'Vehicle Morcha' from Nashik. Watch this video to find out more.
25 January,2021 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Despite traveling for long hours, some of the farmers and their families danced to tribal music before calling it a night at Azad Maidan on January 24. Using traditional musical instruments, men and women gathered in circles as they played songs and danced to the music. Watch this video to find out more.
25 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Thousands of farmers left from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in a rally at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on 25th January against the Centre's three new farm laws. The Samyukta Shetkari Kamgar Morcha has called for a joint sit-in at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai from January 24 to 26. Watch this video to find out more.
24 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Several contractual workers hired for sanitation and other work when the pandemic was at its peak, have launched a protest alleging the government has terminated them. The frontline workers from across Maharashtra, many of whom are staying put at Azad Maidan, said they were once called Corona warriors by the prime minister, but have been conveniently forgotten, just before the vaccination drive began. They said they started receiving messages about the discontinuation of their services from 31st December. Watch this video to know more.
19 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
