A complaint has been filed against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and raised objections over traffic congestion caused by a BJP rally in Worli earlier this week, police said on Friday, according to PTI.
The complaint was lodged at the Worli police station on Wednesday by Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte, officials said.
The incident took place on Tuesday during a BJP rally in the upscale Worli area, where party leaders were addressing issues related to the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill on 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
During the rally, the woman allegedly confronted Minister Mahajan while he was speaking to reporters, objecting to road closures and traffic disruption. She reportedly questioned why the event was not held at a nearby open ground instead of causing inconvenience to commuters.
In her complaint, Sadavarte alleged that the woman created a disturbance, used abusive language, obstructed the rally, and caused public inconvenience. She has sought action under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections related to obstructing public servants on duty, assault, criminal force, and public mischief, officials said.
Speaking to reporters, Sadavarte said such behaviour amounted to an “insult to public representatives and constitutional mechanisms,” adding that police action was necessary.
However, Minister Girish Mahajan said the woman’s anger was “partly justified,” though he noted that her language was inappropriate. He also ruled out taking any legal action against her.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, also from the BJP, expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to commuters due to the rally.
Meanwhile, police have also registered a case against the rally organisers for alleged violation of norms. (Agencies)
