Markets in Dahanu, Talasari, Wada, Vikramgad, Jawhar, etc remained shut during the 12-hour protest and people were supportive of the farmers'' stand, said Ashok Dhavale, national president of the All India Kisan Sabha.

Palghar police said there was no report of any untoward incident during the shutdown between 6 am and 6 pm.

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In Thane, Congress workers held a protest near the main railway station. Among those who participated was Naseem Khan, the party''s Maharashtra unit working president. 

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