Mumbai: Opposition parties have called for a joint protest march on November 1 to highlight what they describe as the “shambolic functioning of the Election Commission.”

The march will see participation from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), MNS, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Congress, and several other parties. The joint opposition march is scheduled to begin at 1 PM today.

Police Deny Permission, Cite Law and Order Concerns

Although the Mumbai Police have denied permission for the protest, leaders and workers from the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar), and MNS have confirmed they will go ahead with the planned demonstration.

Authorities have expressed concern over potential tension along key routes in South Mumbai since morning.

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