The day-long Maharashtra bandh called by the Marathas demanding reservation in government jobs and education became peaceful on Thursday as there was heavy police force deployment.
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Navi Mumbai was exempted from the Bandh and autos and buses were seen on roads and the shops were open but under police watch. The trains were also running on time.
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST) officials also said its buses were on roads and that there were no diversions in the routes followed. Taxi and auto rickshaw unions said most drivers have brought their vehicles on the roads but some are cautious.
Several domestic airlines, including Indigo, Vistara and Jet Airways issued an advisory and advised people to check the departure time of the flights before coming to the airport.
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One of the groups of the Maratha Kranti Morcha (MMK) has called for a sit-in protest outside the suburban collector’s office at Bandra and another faction has announced a shutdown demanding 16% reservation for the community.