Maratha Kranti Morcha to hold march in Mumbai on August 9; Byculla to Azad Maidan traffic likely to be hit – Know more

Mumbai: Mumbaikars are expected to face a harrowing time on August 9, 2017 (Wednesday) as Maratha Kranti Morcha has planned a silent protest march to press for its various demands, including reservation.

During the silent morcha tomorrow, the route from Byculla to Azad Maidan is expected to be badly affected.

Lakhs of people, including men and women, students, working professionals, lawyers and doctors from the community, are expected to participate in the march.

The protest march will be carried out by the outfit Maratha Kranti Muk Morcha to press for their demands, including punishment for culprits in Kopardi rape and murder case, quota in education and government jobs, Amendment in SC, ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) to stop its misuse, loan waiver to farmers to curb suicides, and guaranteed rate for agricultural produce.

The Kopardi rape and murder case, which was equated with the Nirbhaya case of Delhi in view of the grisly brutality involved, happened on July 13, 2016 evening at Kopardi village in Ahmednagar district.

The girl went missing for a few hours, after which her mutilated, blood-splattered body was found under a tree in a field.

The crime sent shock waves through social and political circles and led to a ruckus in the Maharashtra legislature for two days during its monsoon session in July.

The rally, is being organised by the Sakal Maratha Samaj, an umbrella organisation of several Maratha groups, will organise the event.

Traffic arrangements to minimise inconvenience to citizens, during the silent morcha tomorrow from Byculla to Azad Maidan b/w 9 am-5 pm pic.twitter.com/hEwr4NqtsJ

— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 8, 2017