Traffic Diversions for oath-taking: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Chief Minister will be held at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai on Thursday, December 5. Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory in view of the event. The traffic diversions will remain in place from 12 PM today till the end of the programme. Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders are set to attend the grand swearing-in ceremony.

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Since there is no parking facilities at Azad Maidan Ground, people are requested to use public traffic arrangements, specially local trains, the Mumbai Traffic Police said.

Here are the instructions by Mumbai Traffic Police:

No Entry (As and when required)

A: Mahapalika Marg: Traffic shall be prohibited from CSMT Junction to Vasudev Balawant Phadake Chowk (Metro Junction), both bound.

Optional route: L.T. Marg → Chakala Junction → Right turn → D.N. Road → CSMT Junction → towards desired destination and vice versa.

B: Mahatma Gandhi Marg: Traffic shall be prohibited from Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (O.C.S. Junction) to Vasudev Balawant Phadake Chowk (Metro Junction), both bounds.

Optional routes:

-L.T. Marg → Chakala Junction → Right turn → D.N. Road → CSMT Junction → towards desired destination & vice versa.

-Traffic will be diverted to Maharishi Karve Road → towards the desired destination.

C. Hajarimal Somani Marg: Traffic shall be prohibited from Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (O.C.S. Junction) to CSMT Junction.

Optional route: Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (O.C.S. Junction) → Hutatma chowk- Kalaghoda- K Dubhash Marg- Shahid Bhagatshing marg – towards to desired destination.

D. Meghdoot Bridge [Princess street bridge] [south bound]– From N S Road & costal road towards Shyamaldas Gandhi Junction.

Optional route:- Commuters Shall use N.S.Road.

E. Rambhau Salgaonkar Road (One Way): Stretch of Rambhau Salgaonkar Road from Indu Clinic Junction (Sayyed Jamadar Chowk) to Volga Chowk shall be open for both-way vehicular traffic from 12:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs.

Security Arrangements near Azad Maidan

Over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure security during the swearing-in ceremony. Special provisions have been made to accommodate 40,000 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters, with a separate seating arrangement for 2,000 VVIPs, including religious leaders, according to a BJP leader.

The security detail includes at least 3,500 police personnel and 520 officers. Additionally, a platoon from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), along with the Quick Response Team (QRT), Riot Control Team, Delta and Combat teams, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, have been deployed for enhanced vigilance.

Senior police officials will oversee and coordinate security measures during the event, ensuring smooth operations.