Meanwhile, as the Maratha quota protest entered its second day in Mumbai, traffic came to a grinding halt outside the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and the surrounding areas on Saturday, with the police struggling to convince protesters to clear the route

Protesters were seen thronging the main junctions in south Mumbai, causing traffic snarls during the morning peak hours

The police were seen struggling to convince protestors, who spilt onto the streets demanding basic amenities like toilets, water and shelter

Apart from the police, there is heavy deployment of Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Rapid Action Force personnel to maintain law and order and prevent untoward incidents

The Mumbai traffic police, in a post on X, urged motorists to avoid roads leading up to CSMT, its adjoining areas, and the Eastern Freeway and instead use alternative routes

Jarange, who began his fast on Friday, has vowed not to end his protest until the state government announces concrete steps to grant reservation to the Maratha community

The incident near JJ flyover is one of several instances as more supporters arrive in Mumbai to join the movement