A00 Gender & Society

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/fpj-analysis-mahayuti-blunder-costs-mumbaikars-heavy  the city police, already under severe strain because of the festivities,  had advised the government to refuse permission, but the home department helmed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis went on the backfoot and ordered that permission be granted.  They came in trucks, cars, SUVs and tempos fully packed with food and beverages of the right type indicating that they were here for a long haul. At several places on the Eastern Freeway and other roads the protestors blocked traffic. They virtually took over CST.