The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) conducted a substantial protest in the Vasai-Virar area of Palghar district, addressing the persistent water issues faced by over 30 lakh people in the region, stated a report in the PTI. 

MNS leader Sharmila Thackeray, according to the PTI report, highlighted that a scheme designed to provide 185 million litres of water per day had not been inaugurated by the state government, causing daily hardships for the local population.