India, Aug. 29 -- The Maharashtra government has designated the historic Azad Maidan as the only place for all sorts of protests and agitations in South Mumbai from now on. While doing so, it has imposed a series of restrictions on holding public demonstrations at the place, which will make holding protests difficult not only for Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is leading a morcha to Mumbai from Jalna, but also for others who wish to raise their voices against any injustice.

Granting permission for the agitation will now be at the sole discretion of the designated officer. No protest will be allowed after 6 pm and no more than 5,000 people can participate. Additionally, the proposed agitation cannot interfere with other events ...