Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Villagers Block Maharashtra Minister's Convoy Over Toll Plaza Shift
People in a village were upset because they heard a toll booth from the city might be moved near their homes.
They didn't want this to happen.
So, when the government minister in charge of roads came to visit the area, the villagers blocked his cars.
They wanted to tell him they strongly disagree with the plan and asked him to cancel it.
Because of their protest, the minister had to turn his cars around and leave.
Villagers in Palghar district blocked the convoy of Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
The protest occurred in the Sasunavghar area on Saturday.
The villagers demanded the withdrawal of a proposal to shift the Dahisar toll plaza to their locality.
The protest was led by local Congress leaders and Bhumiputra Sanghatna.
The minister was visiting the area for a site inspection when his convoy was forced to retreat.
- Who
- Villagers, local Congress leaders, and Bhumiputra Sanghatna
- What
- Blocked the convoy of Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
- When
- Saturday, November 8
- Where
- Sasunavghar area, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Why
- To protest a proposal to shift the Dahisar toll plaza to their locality
- Location
- Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Date
- Saturday, November 8
- Minister Involved
- Pratap Sarnaik (Maharashtra Transport Minister)
- Protest Group
- Local Congress leaders and Bhumiputra Sanghatna
- Issue
- Proposed shift of Dahisar toll plaza