Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Fish Traders Protest Against Eviction in Mumbai
Fish traders in Mumbai are upset because they were kicked out of their storage places at Sassoon Dock.
They say the government is not being fair and is trying to take their land.
They want their storage places back and are asking the government to help them.
The government says the traders owe a lot of money in rent.
The traders are planning a big protest, but they had to postpone it because of elections.
They are worried about their jobs and their families.
Fish traders from Sassoon Dock were evicted over non-payment of rent.
Protest at Azad Maidan postponed due to municipal elections.
Traders demand return of godowns and protection of livelihoods.
Government plans to evict all godowns for Marine Plaza project.
Outstanding dues amount to Rs 120 crore.
- Who
- Fish traders from Sassoon Dock, Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), Maharashtra Fisheries Development Corporation (MFDC)
- What
- Protest against eviction and demand for the return of godowns
- When
- Postponed from December 2 due to municipal elections
- Where
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Why
- To protest against eviction and demand for the return of godowns and protection of livelihoods
- Location
- Sassoon Dock, Mumbai
- Date of Protest
- Postponed from December 2
- Number of Traders Evicted
- 36
- Outstanding Dues
- Rs 120 crore
- Families Affected
- 50,000