The Maratha quota agitation brought South Mumbai to a standstill on Monday, prompting the closure of landmark clubs such as the CCI and Bombay Gymkhana, along with museums and other cultural spaces, as thousands of protesters occupied the Fort area.

The Maratha Morcha, led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, drew tens of thousands into the Fort precinct. Protesters camped on pavements, lanes, and open grounds, braving heavy rain and preparing food in makeshift kitchens. Their presence brought civic and commercial life in South Mumbai to a near halt.

Traffic movement around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Fort, and Marine Lines was paralysed. Key arteries, including the Eastern Freeway, P D’Mello Road, Dadabhai Naoroji Road, and Marine Drive, were either closed or diverted. Public transport services were curtailed, cultural programmes cancelled, and several offices switched to remote work due to the Maratha Morcha.