Shirdi, Maharashtra's popular religious tourism destination, will observe an indefinite shutdown starting from May 1, as a protest against the government's decision to deploy the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to secure the Sai Baba Temple. The temple administration has opposed the decision to deploy CISF, which usually safeguards industrial installations, airports, and metro stations. The indefinite shutdown is initiated by the temple administration, backed by the local community, and will last until a resolution is reached. The shutdown is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy since Shirdi heavily relies on tourism.
