Concerns over crowd management have led to permission being denied for a proposed protest. A Maratha reservation activist is planning to stage a demonstration to demand reservation for the community. The activist has set out to a city where festivities are currently underway, but police have denied permission twice due to concerns about maintaining order.

The decision to deny permission was likely influenced by a previous experience with a massive march that caused traffic congestion. The police have cited challenges in managing the festival crowd as a reason for their decision. Further details about the situation are available from the source.