Overview

• Thousands joined a car rally from Bhiwandi to Jasai in Navi Mumbai calling for the airport to be named after the late farmer leader D. B. Patil.
• NCP (SP) MP Suresh Mhatre led the procession and warned of obstructing the inauguration if a “wrong decision” is taken.
• Organisers said the agitation will continue until the airport is officially named for Patil.
• A release quoted Mhatre saying Maharashtra has sent the naming proposal to the Centre, which has not announced a decision.
• Supporters cite Patil’s advocacy for farmers and project-affected people, with Agri-Koli groups from multiple districts backing the demand.