Protests are being held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in support of leader Sambhaji Bhide, the main accused in the violence that took place at Bhima-Koregoan on January 1. Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan wanted to hold a rally from Byculla to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai and from Shaniwarwada to the district collectorate in Pune. Mumbai Police though allowed the organisation to hold a gathering at Azad Maidan, the Pune Police denied permission for a protest in the city. Rallies have also been planned in other parts of Maharashtra and Bhide is expected to address a rally in Sangi.