Mumbai: In South Mumbai on Monday due to the protest march called by Congress to the residence of Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis and mobilization by BJP. There was heavy traffic jam around the Girgaon band stand area. It is being told that the protest started around 9.30 am when Congress workers started gathering in the area.
Regarding this matter, Mumbai Police tweeted and said, due to the gathering of people who came to protest at Girgaum Band Stand, traffic has been affected on Pedder Road and Girgaum Chowpatty towards South Mumbai. You are requested to take an alternate route. Let us tell you that the Congress leaders were protesting against the statements of BJP leaders.
Traffic on Pedder Road and Girgaon Chowpatty towards South Mumbai has been affected due to the gathering of protesters at Girgaon Band Stand. You are requested to take an alternative route #TrafficUpdates,
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 14, 2022
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According to a report, the protesting people had gathered at the main junction in Girgaum and sat there which affected the traffic on Pedder Road and the backlog went up to Haji Ali. Initially tried to use the diversion but due to heavy traffic on the first day of the week and morning peak hours, traffic jams were created on alternate routes as well. However, later the police removed the gathered people from the road and traffic movement was restored.