Mumbai Police Clarify No FIR Against Woman in Rally Confrontation

Mumbai Police have clarified that no First Information Report has been registered against a woman who publicly confronted Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan over severe traffic disruptions caused by a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in the city's Worli area on April 21, 2026.

The incident unfolded during a protest march organized by the BJP, part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, targeting opposition parties for their role in the defeat of a constitutional amendment bill aimed at advancing women's reservation in legislatures. The rally, which began late near Jambhori Maidan and proceeded to the Dome along heavily trafficked roads, led to hours-long gridlock in the upscale neighborhood. The woman, reportedly en route to pick up her child from school, exited her vehicle in frustration and approached Mahajan as he spoke with reporters. In a video that quickly went viral on social media, she demanded that the gathering clear the road, shouting, "Get out of here. You are causing a traffic jam," and suggested using a nearby open ground instead. She emphasized the inconvenience to hundreds of commuters stuck behind the blockade.

A complaint was filed the following day at...