CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat was leading the protest which was organised by All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA). Pic/PTI

The women thronged the roads near Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters and Azad Maidan. Several police personnel had to be deployed to control the crowd.  Pic/PTI

 AIDWA's office is in South Mumbai and the women initially wanted to protest on the footpath there but they were denied permission. Pic/FilePhoto

The police asked the association to instead stage agitation at Azad Maidan--the designated spot. Pic/FilePhoto

Reportedly, a delegation from the protestors met Maharashtra Food and Civil Supply Minister Chhagan Bhujbal at Mantralaya, the secretariat and put forth their demands related to the rationing system. Pic/FilePhoto