Asia's richest man is hosting a lavish wedding in Mumbai for his youngest son this weekend. Local traffic police announce road closures, causing frustration among some Mumbai locals. Mumbai is already plagued by traffic and faces added congestion from the three-day wedding affair.
Asia's richest man is throwing a massive wedding for his youngest son in Mumbai this weekend. Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, is set to wed Radhika Merchant in a lavish affair. It's expected to delight Bollywood celebrities, business leaders, and politicians who are all on the guest list.
But one group of people are not pleased — city residents. Earlier this month, local traffic police posted a social media notice announcing road closures and diversions from Friday through Monday. The document, posted on X, noted that a large number of guests and VIPs would be in attendance and added that the measures were being taken "in order to avoid inconvenience" for guests.
Due to a public event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex on July 5th & from July 12th to 15th, 2024, the following traffic arrangements will be in place for the smooth flow of traffic. #MTPTrafficUpdates pic.twitter.
com/KeERCC3ikw The notice and its wording, which also called the wedding a "public event" angered some locals who expressed their frustration on X, saying that Mumbai residents should not be disturbed so that a billionaire can throw a big party. Mumbai is seen as India's financial capital, and its B.