The Maharashtra government has declared December 6 as a municipal holiday in Mumbai and its suburbs to commemorate Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024.
The state government issued a notice declaring a local holiday for state and semi-government agencies in Mumbai and its suburbs.
This is the third such local holiday declared by the government, following Dahi Handi and Ganesh Visarjan.
On December 6, a massive crowd is expected to pay tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 68th death anniversary at Chaityabhoomi, where he was cremated. It is located in Shivaji Park, less than 2 kilometers from the Dadar station.
Special Trains
- The Central Railway has made adequate arrangements with special trains, help desks, and security for incoming passengers.
- On the nights of December 5 and 6, Central Railway will operate 12 additional suburban trains–six on the main line and six on the harbour line.
- The holding area created in open space between Central Railway and Western Railway lines can accommodate 7,000 to 8,000 people.
- Separate entry and exit points have been planned at Dadar for proper crowd management.
- Besides showing the way to Chaityabhoomi and Rajgruh, the residence where Ambedkar once lived and which is now a memorial, the Central Railway has displayed numbers and timings of special trains operated by it near the enquiry office at Mumbai CSMT, Dadar, Thane, and Kalyan stations.
- Frequent announcements regarding special trains are being made through the central system and station-level mechanism, said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Swapnil Nila.
- Platform tickets are being issued to only select groups of people, including senior citizens and divyangs (persons with disabilities), till 9 December at major stations like CSMT, Dadar, Thane, and Kalyan, said Swapnil Nila.
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Source: Mint
