Kirit Somaiya, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has urged Mumbai authorities to prohibit namaz on public roads, citing traffic disruptions and commuter inconveniences. His letter highlights the growing issue of namaz gatherings outside key transport hubs, especially on Fridays.

• 01Kirit Somaiya claims public namaz leads to significant traffic disruptions in Mumbai, particularly during peak hours.
• 02He has urged the Mumbai Police and civic authorities to take immediate action against namaz being offered on roads.
• 03Somaiya's letter included strong language against those he described as 'Muslim fanatics' and warned of setting a precedent for public gatherings.
• 04Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon agreed that namaz on roads should not be allowed but attributed the issue to a lack of space in mosques.
• 05Memon emphasized that the solution should involve dialogue between the Muslim community and local administration.

The call to restrict namaz on public roads could affect the daily routines of commuters in Mumbai, especially during peak travel times.