Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Opposition Leaders Booked for Unlawful Assembly During Protest
Police in South Mumbai have filed a case against several leaders, including Bala Nandgaonkar from the MNS party, for organizing a large protest.
The protest, called 'Satyacha Morcha,' was attended by over 10,000 people and featured prominent opposition leaders like Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.
They were protesting issues with voter lists.
However, the police state that the organizers did not get the required permission to hold the rally in that area, which has rules against large gatherings.
The case has been filed for holding an unlawful assembly and not following government orders.
Separately, another protest by BJP supporters also led to cases against unknown individuals for similar reasons.
An FIR has been registered against six individuals, including MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar, for organizing the 'Satyacha Morcha' protest in South Mumbai.
The case was filed for allegedly holding an unlawful assembly and defying prohibitory orders in Mahapalika Marg.
Over 10,000 people participated in the protest, which included leaders from NCP (SP), Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and MNS.
Police claim the organizers did not obtain permission to hold the protest, despite being informed about restrictions.
The protest aimed to address alleged irregularities in voter lists and the Election Commission's approach to the issue.
- Who
- Bala Nandgaonkar (MNS), Baban Mhadik (Shiv Sena UBT), Jaywant Naik, Baban Gharat (Shiv Sena UBT), Arvind Gavade (MNS), and over 10,000 people including leaders like Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Raj Thackeray.
- What
- FIR registered against organizers of the 'Satyacha Morcha' protest for unlawful assembly and defying prohibitory orders.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mahapalika Marg, South Mumbai
- Why
- The protest was held to raise concerns about alleged irregularities in voter lists and the Election Commission's handling of the issue, but the organizers allegedly did not obtain permission.
Opposition Parties (Maha Vikas Aghadi and MNS)
Mumbai Police
Legality of the Protest
Opposition Parties (Maha Vikas Aghadi and MNS)
Organized 'Satyacha Morcha' to protest voter list irregularities and Election Commission's approach, with prominent leaders participating.
Mumbai Police
Booked organizers for unlawful assembly and defying prohibitory orders, stating they did not obtain permission for the protest.
- Event Name
- Satyacha Morcha (March for Truth)
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- South Mumbai (Mahapalika Marg)
- Allegations Against Organizers
- Holding an unlawful assembly and defying prohibitory orders; not obtaining permission for the protest.
- Registered Case Sections
- 223 of BNS and 37(3), 135 of BT Act
- Purpose of Protest
- To protest against alleged irregularities in voter lists, misuse of voter data, and the Election Commission's approach.
Sources
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