"The Centre has taken immediate cognizance of the issue and is assisting the State actively. Thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for understanding the situation," said Thackrey.
Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah called up Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and expressed concern over the gathering of migrant workers in Bandra. He also offered his full support to the Maharashtra government.
A large group of migrant workers had gathered in Bandra demanding permission to return to their native States after the nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3.
( With inputs from ANI )