Addressing reporters before the protest began, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA claimed the government had deployed a heavy police presence to discourage demonstrators and warned that a 'jail bharo' movement would be launched if the protest was suppressed

Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare issued a statement on social media asserting that the party remains committed to protecting women's rights irrespective of caste, religion or faith and fully respects the legal position on triple talaq