A viral video from Mumbai’s Worli area on April 21 shows a commuter confronting Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and police officials during a major traffic jam caused by a political rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the Mahayuti alliance. The woman, reportedly stranded for hours while trying to pick up her child from school, stepped out of her vehicle and questioned the disruption caused by road closures. Social media users falsely claimed that the woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic disruption in Mumbai’s Worli was former Bigg Boss contestant Pooja Mishra (Pooja Misra).

The video shows her arguing with organisers and police, demanding that the rally be moved to an open ground instead of blocking public roads. She can be heard expressing frustration over long delays, while police personnel later attempted to calm the situation and escort her aside. The clip quickly spread on social media, drawing widespread reactions and criticism of the traffic management during the protest march. Girish Mahajan Viral Video: Mumbai Woman Confronts Maharashtra Minister Over Worli Traffic Jam During Rally.

Misleading Claims Link Girish Mahajan Confronting Video to Pooja Mishra 

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Fact Check: Viral Woman in Mumbai Traffic Clash Is Not Pooja Mishra

Following the viral circulation of the video, several users on X falsely identified the woman as former reality TV contestant Pooja Mishra. However, fact-checking confirms that this claim is incorrect. There is no evidence linking Mishra to the incident, and the woman seen in the video is a different individual who was caught in the traffic disruption during the rally.

Viral Video of Woman Challenging Girish Mahajan Misidentified Online as Pooja Mishra

What Happened During the Incident

The confrontation occurred amid heavy congestion caused by the political march, which blocked key roads in Worli. The commuter objected to the closure, stating that essential travel was being affected. She questioned the use of public roads for the protest and pointed out nearby open spaces where the event could have been held. Can Diet Soda Kill Cancer Cells? Experts Debunk Donald Trump’s Latest Claim.

When police tried to intervene, she insisted on speaking to senior officials and continued to raise concerns about the traffic situation. Officers later escorted her away from the centre of the protest.

Reacting to the viral footage, Girish Mahajan said the woman had objected to the use of roads for the protest and used strong language. He added that attempts were made to explain the situation, but she remained upset over the inconvenience caused to commuters.

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Is the Mumbai Woman Who Lashed Out at Girish Mahajan Over Traffic Disruption Ex-Bigg Boss Contestant Pooja Mishra?
Claim :

The woman who confronted Girish Mahajan in Mumbai is ex-Bigg Boss contestant Pooja Mishra (Pooja Misra).

Conclusion :

The claim is fake.

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