This year’s Gudi Padwa, marking the Maharashtrian New Year, will see celebratory processions across the city. While Girgaon and Thane traditionally host vibrant rallies, a citizen group will organise a separate yatra in Dadar to highlight issues affecting the Marathi community, including the condition of Marathi-medium schools.

Led by Dr Deepak Pawar, the Marathi Abhyas Kendra will conduct a procession from Sanyukta Maharashtra Smruti Dalan, Shivaji Park in Dadar, to Kamgar Maidan in Parel on March 19, 8 am, to welcome the New Year. Organisers said the event aims to raise concerns related to Marathi schools, employment opportunities and housing for Marathi people in Mumbai.