MUMBAI, April 23 -- A day after a woman, stuck for over an hour in a traffic snarl while on her way to pick up her child from school, lambasted BJP minister Prasad Lad Mahajan during a protest march in Worli, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Wednesday expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to citizens, even as she defended the rally as a necessary fight for women's rights. The women-led march, to protest the rejection of the women's reservation bill in Parliament, triggered major traffic disruptions during peak hours, leaving several commuters stranded across key routes in south Mumbai. Among them was the woman whose video went viral after she confronted those leading the procession, having been stuck for hours in a long queue of vehicles while on her way to pick up her child from school. With traffic at a standstill and no immediate relief in sight, her frustration quickly escalated. In the widely circulated video, she is seen stepping out of her vehicle and shouting at protesters, questioning why ordinary citizens should bear the brunt of a political demonstration. Her outburst, including telling those gathered to "get lost" and clear the road, drew sharp attention from both participants and bystanders. The episode came to symbolise the growing frustration among commuters caught off guard by the disruption during peak hours. Several motorists were seen honking in support, while others voiced anger over the absence of clear diversions and real-time traffic updates. Adding to the account, BJP leader Prasad Lad Mahajan said the woman could have approached the police instead of confronting protesters. "She could have filed a complaint with the police. She approached me while I was giving a byte. The police tried to counsel her, and women police personnel attempted to calm her down. We maintained a calm and composed tone despite the fact that she went ahead and threw a bottle," he said. The opposition reacted sharply to the incident. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad took to X to accuse the BJP of "event-mongering" and disrupting daily life for political mileage. She said the road blockade had tested the patience of Mumbaikars and cited the confrontation as emblematic of public anger. "This is not just one woman's reaction but the voice of the entire city," Gaikwad said. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut termed the episode a reflection of deeper public discontent. "It was a revolt by women and an indication of their anger against the government. The protest was a sham, and roads were jammed by bringing in people on rent for the march," he said....