10-Jun-2025 02:24 PM
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Mumbai, June 10 (Reporter) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by Raj Thackery launched a protest rally on Tuesday against the railway administration, demanding urgent safety measures and the removal of platform stalls that allegedly contribute to chaotic congestion.
The protest came a day after the death of four passengers lost their lives falling from an overcrowded local train near Mumbra station in Maharashtra.
MNS Thane district president Avinash Jadhav along with hundreds of party workers marched from Gaondevi area to Thane railway station, shouting slogans against what they termed the "negligent and insensitive" attitude of the railway authorities.
The demonstration was heavily guarded by police to prevent any law and order disruption.
The party highlighted that the curve near Mumbra station, where Monday’s fatal incident occurred, had already been flagged as dangerous three months ago by an MNS worker from Titwala.
“Despite repeated warnings, no action was taken,” said Jadhav, accusing the railway administration of criminal negligence...////...