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Bandra East gridlocked as BJP`s Ujjwal Nikam heads for nomination filing

Updated On: 03 May, 2024 02:10 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

The filing of nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam on the second consecutive day on Friday morning (Pics/Ainie Rizvi)

The filing of nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam on the second consecutive day on Friday morning (Pics/Ainie Rizvi)

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The filing of nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam on the second consecutive day on Friday morning (Pics/Ainie Rizvi)

Due to heavy procession at the collector office in Bandra, all roads are closed near the collector office. Consequently, all routes are diverted via MHADA office - Nana Dharmadhikari marg - Guru Nanak school in UP direction from 12.00 hours, announced Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)

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Due to heavy procession at the collector office in Bandra, all roads are closed near the collector office. Consequently, all routes are diverted via MHADA office - Nana Dharmadhikari marg - Guru Nanak school in UP direction from 12.00 hours, announced Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)

Mahayuti supporters rallied for BJP candidate Ujjwal Nikkam for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, resulting in prolonged traffic congestion in the surrounding neighbourhoods of Kherwadi, Kalanagar, and Gandhi Nagar in Bandra East in Mumbai

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Mahayuti supporters rallied for BJP candidate Ujjwal Nikkam for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, resulting in prolonged traffic congestion in the surrounding neighbourhoods of Kherwadi, Kalanagar, and Gandhi Nagar in Bandra East in Mumbai

Amid scorching heat, as Mahayuti candidates marched to file their nominations, the party workers were seen holding flags and the party symbols

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Amid scorching heat, as Mahayuti candidates marched to file their nominations, the party workers were seen holding flags and the party symbols

Hundreds of supporters joined processions to the collectorate, causing significant disruptions to vehicular traffic

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Hundreds of supporters joined processions to the collectorate, causing significant disruptions to vehicular traffic

The burden of this particular day fell heavily on the traffic police and motorists. Preeti Talwar, who was headed to her office at RNA Corporate Park tells Midday that she was stuck on the Western Express Highway for 2 hours. "Many buses had lined up on the highway ahead of T2 airport which blocked the traffic from moving," she added

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The burden of this particular day fell heavily on the traffic police and motorists. Preeti Talwar, who was headed to her office at RNA Corporate Park tells Midday that she was stuck on the Western Express Highway for 2 hours. "Many buses had lined up on the highway ahead of T2 airport which blocked the traffic from moving," she added

Police officials have stated that the traffic restrictions near the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East will remain in effect till 3:00 PM

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Police officials have stated that the traffic restrictions near the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East will remain in effect till 3:00 PM

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Mumbai are scheduled to take place on May 20, with the counting set for June 4

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The Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Mumbai are scheduled to take place on May 20, with the counting set for June 4

Of the 48 seats in Maharashtra, Mumbai accounts for six, while the adjoining Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has four. Mumbai’s six seats include Mumbai North, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central. The MMR has Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Palghar

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Of the 48 seats in Maharashtra, Mumbai accounts for six, while the adjoining Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has four. Mumbai’s six seats include Mumbai North, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central. The MMR has Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Palghar

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