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Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Huge protest in Mumbai in Azad Maidan

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Huge protest in Mumbai in Azad Maidan

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
Maratha Reservation Rally: Watch the Maratha Morcha heading towards Azad Maidan

Maratha Reservation Rally: Watch the Maratha Morcha heading towards Azad Maidan

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
Explained: The Maharashtra Transport Crisis

Explained: The Maharashtra Transport Crisis

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
BEST employees protest at Azad Maidan over unfulfilled promise

BEST employees protest at Azad Maidan over unfulfilled promise

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
Republic Day 2021: Here's what happened at the Farmers' Protest in Azad Maidan

Republic Day 2021: Here's what happened at the Farmers' Protest in Azad Maidan

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
Sharad Pawar addresses farmers rally at Azad Maidan

Sharad Pawar addresses farmers rally at Azad Maidan

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
Farmers dance to tribal music at Azad Maidan during protest rally

Farmers dance to tribal music at Azad Maidan during protest rally

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
Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers reach Mumbai's Azad Maidan

Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers reach Mumbai's Azad Maidan

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
Temporary frontline workers stage protest at Azad Maidan

Temporary frontline workers stage protest at Azad Maidan

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 | Mumbai
MNS march against Azad Maidan violence

MNS march against Azad Maidan violence

Mumbaikars are bracing for huge traffic jams around Azad Maidan in South Mumbai today with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) all set to begin a protest march against the recent violence at the city's Azad Maidan that resulted in the death of two people. Video courtesy: NDTV

21 August,2012 01:41 PM IST

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