Gujarat-Mumbai Traffic Blocked on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Expressway Due to Farmers' Long March

• Maharashtra government bans heavy vehicles from Gujarat to Mumbai on Palghar-Mumbai Ahmedabad National Highway for two days.
• The ban is a precautionary measure due to a large long march organized by farmers under the leadership of the Marxist Communist Party (MCP) and Kisan Sabha.
• The farmers' march, starting from Charoti in Dahanu, is expected to reach Palghar Collectorate, involving over 50,000 participants.
• Key demands include loan waivers for elderly farmers, irrigation schemes, increased agricultural produce prices, tribal land protection, and government scheme benefits.
• Drivers are advised to use alternative routes, and police are deployed to manage traffic and ensure smooth flow.

Why It Matters: Heavy vehicle traffic from Gujarat to Mumbai is restricted due to a large farmers' protest march.