Mahaparinirvan Diwas: Holiday In Maharashtra Today? Special Trains, Traffic Curbs In Place | Details Inside
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: Holiday In Maharashtra Today? Special Trains, Traffic Curbs In Place | Details Inside
The Maharashtra government has announced a local holiday on Friday to mark the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar, commonly known as ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’.
Observed annually on December 6, the day pays tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, affectionately called Babasaheb Ambedkar, who was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
On Thursday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde honoured Ambedkar by garlanding his statue at Court Naka in Thane. The 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas will also be observed at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
The Dr Ambedkar Foundation, under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has organised the event, which will include tributes from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivansh, and other dignitaries.Mahaparinirvan Diwas
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Each year, thousands of people travel from across Maharashtra to Chaityabhoomi in Dadar’s Shivaji Park, Mumbai, where Ambedkar was cremated, to pay their respects. In preparation for the increased passenger traffic, the Railways are running special services.
Ambedkar, a key member of the seven-person committee that drafted the Indian Constitution, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 1990. He passed away on December 6, 1956 in Delhi.
Mahaparinirvan Diwas Holiday: Closures and Operations
Closed: State and semi-government offices in Mumbai and its suburbs, liquor shops (as it is a dry day), and schools in Mumbai, as per the Education Department.
Open: Public and private banks, as the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar does not list December 6 as a bank holiday in Mumbai.
Uncertain: Stock exchanges BSE and NSE have not issued a holiday notice, leaving trading activity unconfirmed.
Special Train Services
The Central Railway has scheduled 14 special trains for Mahaparinirvan Diwas. These trains will arrive at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on December 6, originating from locations including Aurangabad, Nagpur, Adilabad, and Sholapur.
Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway, stated: “As in previous years, 14 additional special trains will run for Mahaparinirvan Diwas, along with 12 extra suburban services on December 5 and 6 to manage the increased passenger flow.”
Enhanced security measures include the deployment of approximately 300 additional Railway Police Force (RPF) personnel and ‘May I Help You’ booths at key stations.
Traffic Restrictions in Mumbai
Large crowds are expected at Chaityabhoomi in Shivaji Park, Mumbai. To manage the influx, traffic restrictions will be in place in central Mumbai from December 5 to 7.
Road closures and diversions: Veer Savarkar Road will remain closed to traffic from Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Hinduja Hospital. Local residents can access the area via Yes Bank Junction, Pandurang Naik Road, and Raja Badhe Chowk.Mahaparinirvan DiwasGoogle releases new AI-powered features for all Android phones, here is full list
