Mumbai observes Shradhanjali Day 
Several traders’ association have decided to close markets to observe ‘Shradhanjali Day` as a mark of respect for the Maratha strongman Bal Thacleray. Federation of Associations of Maharashtra (FAM), that has Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs) and markets dealing in grains, sugar, dry fruits, metal, iron and steel and chemicals affiliated to it, would be observing a bandh throughout Maharashtra.