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Mumbai: Sporadic protests by traders erupted on Day Two of the Covid-19 shutdown, especially in Chembur and Navi Mumbai.
On Wednesday, hoteliers’ federations AHAR, HRAWI and NRAI along with other district associations formed the United Hospitality Forum of Maharashtra (UHFM) to protest against what it called “oppressive steps” taken by the state government in its bid to control the pandemic. UHFM will conduct silent protests at various restaurants across Maharashtra at 12.30pm on Thursday.
AHAR president Shivanand Shetty said, “Lakhs of families are dependent on this industry. So we have formed this forum to voice our protest and press for measures that are conducive for us to do business.”