Mumbai's March Madness: Politics, Parties, and Potholes

With Maharashtra's Budget session beginning today, everyone is waiting with bated breath for the first budget presentation of the Mahayuti government on March 10. The ruling alliance is beset by internal strife and a weakened but vocal opposition, making for a potentially stormy session until March 26.

In the meantime, Mumbai's cultural scene is abuzz. Art lovers can visit the Art Society of India's 107th-anniversary show at Jehangir Art Gallery, which features 170 paintings by artists from across the country. Spiritual seekers can look forward to today being Phalguna Vinayaka Chaturthi, an important festival in celebration of Lord Ganesha.

Ahead of that, party people are getting ready for Dunk Fest 3.0, Mumbai's largest Holi festival, on March 14 at JVPD Scheme. The festival promises a celebrity-studded lineup, natural colors, and surprise moments.

But not all is fun and games. Commuters should take note of traffic diversions on the Uran Phata bridge till March 22 because of the ongoing concretisation process, impacting routes between Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, and Thane.
Sources: Indian Express, District.in, Times of India, Mid-day