A massive victory parade was witnessed at Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive to celebrate Team India’s victory. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by residents who faced inconvenience. Property damage due to poor traffic management and lack of communication.
- Lakhs of fans gathered at the promenade, bringing traffic to a standstill for hours.
- Residents were unable to leave their homes due to the crowd and expressed anger at not being informed about the incident in advance.
- Several vehicles were damaged by fans who climbed on them to get a better view of the parade.
- A heart patient was stuck in traffic for over 30 minutes and argued with the traffic police, who stopped his car.
When the nation jumped with joy and celebrated with their heroes 🇮🇳❤️#TeamIndia Captain @ImRo45 shares his feeling of being part of the majestic victory parade 🥳#T20WorldCup | #Champions pic.twitter.com/wVmU9nhT9f
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2024
Marine Drive Residents’ Association is considering filing a petitio. To ensure that future events are planned with proper communication and traffic management. They believe Marine Drive Residents should be informed well in advance to avoid disruptions.
Some residents supported the celebrations, acknowledging the excitement but called for better crowd control to prevent inconvenience and damage to property.
While the victory parade was a joyous occasion. The chaos highlights the need for better planning and communication for future large-scale events in Mumbai. This will ensure that the celebration is enjoyable for both fans and residents.
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