Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan has responded to a viral video that captured a heated exchange between him and a woman during a protest in Mumbai. The video, widely circulated on social media, shows the woman confronting the minister over women's reservation and other issues.
Minister's Explanation
Speaking to the media, Mahajan said, "The woman was very angry and spoke harshly. It wasn't just one woman — many people were upset. I said, look, protests happen everywhere. You've seen big demonstrations before, even..." He emphasized that such interactions are part of democratic discourse and that the government is committed to addressing women's concerns.
Political Reactions
The incident has sparked political reactions. Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the BJP of using women's empowerment as a political tool and misleading them on reservation issues. He claimed the woman exposed the "true face" of the BJP during a march in Worli.
Maharashtra's political landscape remains charged as parties trade accusations over women's reservation and other policies. The minister's remarks aim to downplay the confrontation, framing it as a routine part of public engagement.
