Devendra Fadnavis swearing-in: Mumbai police announce traffic restrictions; Check closed road and diversions

Devendra Fadnavis is set to assume office as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a grand swearing-in ceremony scheduled for today, December 5, at 5:30 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The event will also include the oath-taking of Deputy Chief Ministers and other key leaders.

The ceremony is expected to see the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior political figures. Anticipating a large turnout, the Mumbai Traffic Police has imposed traffic restrictions in and around the venue to ensure smooth movement.

Mumbai Traffic Advisory

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pradnya Jedge, in a press statement, announced that traffic curbs would be in effect from noon until the event concludes. Citizens are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow alternative routes.

Mumbai Traffic Diversion:

Mahapalika Marg: Traffic will be restricted on both sides from CSMT Junction to Metro Junction. Drivers can use LT Marg, Chakala Junction, DN Road, and CSMT Junction as alternative routes.
Mahatma Gandhi Marg: No entry on both sides from OCS Junction to Metro Junction. LT Marg or MK Road can serve as alternate routes.
Hazarimal Somani Marg: Traffic will be restricted from OCS Junction to CSMT Junction. Alternative routes include OCS Junction, Hutatma Chowk, Kalaghoda, and K Dubhash Marg.
Princess Street Bridge (South Bound): No entry from NS Road (Marine Drive) and Coastal Road towards Shyamaldas Gandhi Junction. Use NS Road as an alternate route.
Rambhau Salgaonkar Road: This road will be open for two-way traffic between Indu Clinic Junction and Volga Chowk from noon to 8 pm.
Citizens are encouraged to monitor traffic updates and cooperate with authorities.

The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20, winning 230 seats. The BJP’s leadership, after discussions with coalition partners, finalized Fadnavis as the Chief Minister.

Today’s ceremony is expected to underline the alliance's governance and development agenda for Maharashtra.