Manoj Jarange-Patil calls off latest hunger strike after government assurances
6 months, 1 week ago

Manoj Jarange-Patil calls off latest hunger strike after government assurances

Hindustan Times  

Manoj Jarange-Patil, the activist who has launched a series of agitations in the past to obtain rights for Marathas, has ended his indefinite hunger strike that began on June 8, following assurances from a state government delegation to fulfil his demands within one month. Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil during his hunger strike demanding the implementation of the 'Sage Soyare' ordinance. "Respecting the state government's request, I am calling off the hunger strike," Jarange-Patil said. Fadnavis stated that the government was positive about Jarange-Patil's demand and had begun the process of issuing certificates to Sage Soyares, the blood relatives of Marathas.

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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to go on hunger strike again from January 25
1 week ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to go on hunger strike again from January 25

India Today  

Activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday announced that he would launch an indefinite fast on January 25, 2025, to press for the Maratha community's demands, including reservations in jobs and education under the OBC category. Addressing the media at Antarwali Sarthi village in Jalna, Jarange urged members of the Maratha community to gather in large numbers at the protest site. The …

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange announces to launch fresh indefinite fast over reservation issue
1 week, 1 day ago

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange announces to launch fresh indefinite fast over reservation issue

India TV News  

Activist Manoj Jarange on Monday announced plans for a fresh indefinite hunger strike to demand reservation for the Maratha community in jobs and education under the Other Backward Classes category. He emphasised the fast would be open to all Maratha community members, but clarified there was no compulsion in participating in the hunger strike, part of a wider state-wide quota …

State extends date to withdraw cases against Maratha protesters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

State extends date to withdraw cases against Maratha protesters

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Ahead of the assembly polls, the state government said it has set a new cut-off date of August 31, 2024, to withdraw cases registered against Maratha protesters in the last ten months after the quota stir in Jalna on September 1, 2023. The extension to the cut-off date has paved the way for the withdrawal of remaining cases in …

Manoj Jarange-Patil calls off hunger strike, accuses Fadnavis of trying to frame him
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Manoj Jarange-Patil calls off hunger strike, accuses Fadnavis of trying to frame him

The Hindu  

Amid deteriorating health, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on July 24 called off his hunger fast while granting the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government time till August 13 to fulfil his demands of granting reservation to the community under the Other Backward Class category. Mr. Jarange-Patil, who had commenced yet another hunger strike in Maharashtra’s Jalna district since July 20, …

Activist Manoj Jarange suspends indefinite fast over Maratha quota issue
5 months ago

Activist Manoj Jarange suspends indefinite fast over Maratha quota issue

New Indian Express  

JALNA: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday suspended his indefinite fast, which he began five days ago over the quota issue, stating that his community members say they want him alive to fight for the cause. Jarange had launched his latest fast on July 20 in support of his demands, including the implementation of a draft notification that recognises Kunbis …

OBC outfits to hold ‘save reservation’ march to counter Maratha agitation
5 months ago

OBC outfits to hold ‘save reservation’ march to counter Maratha agitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In response to Marathas quota activist Manoj Jarange’s agitation, several OBC outfits will start ‘Jan Akrosh Morcha’ to “save OBC reservation”. OBC organisations have opposed Jarange’s demand to include the Maratha community in the OBC category calling it unreasonable. OBC leader Navnath Waghmare said that there is a widespread anger amongst the OBC communities against Jarange’s attempts to encroach …

Manoj Jarange-Patil hits out at Ladki Bahin scheme
5 months ago

Manoj Jarange-Patil hits out at Ladki Bahin scheme

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who launched yet another indefinite strike in Jalna’s Antarwali Sarati on Saturday, hit out at the government on multiple fronts, one of them being the state government’s ‘CM Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, which he termed both an attempt to divert attention as well as a deliberate conspiracy. I am compelled to sit on a …

Manoj Jarange to start indefinite fast from July 20 for Maratha reservation
5 months, 1 week ago

Manoj Jarange to start indefinite fast from July 20 for Maratha reservation

India Today  

Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday announced to launch indefinite fast from July 20 if the government fails to grant the reservation to Marathas by midnight on July 13. In February, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 percent reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs amid ongoing protests. Stating that the July 20 deadline is …

Jarange-Patil holds rally in Parbhani, demands implementation of sage-soyare by July 13
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil holds rally in Parbhani, demands implementation of sage-soyare by July 13

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday held a large awareness rally in Parbhani. “Our demand is the same old one to give blanket reservation to Marathas by issuing Kunbi certificates to all… Implement the ‘sage-soyare’ notification by July 13 else we will not approve it,” Jarange-Patil announced. All the senior leaders from all political parties have been invited to …

Jarange-Patil confusing Maratha youths, says OBC leader Laxman Hake
6 months ago

Jarange-Patil confusing Maratha youths, says OBC leader Laxman Hake

The Hindu  

Maratha youths are ending their lives due to confusion caused by quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, alleged OBC activist Laxman Hake, and Navnath Waghmare, whose indefinite fast over the OBC quota entered its eighth day on June 20. Jarange-Patil is comparing Marathas to OBC communities… even the Chief Minister has shut his eyes and ears to our protest,” Mr. Hake said. …

Manoj Jarange-Patil breaks hunger strike, gives govt a month to meet demands
6 months, 1 week ago

Manoj Jarange-Patil breaks hunger strike, gives govt a month to meet demands

Hindustan Times  

Manoj Jarange-Patil, the activist who has launched a series of agitations to obtain rights for Marathas, has ended his indefinite hunger strike that began on June 8, following assurances from a state government delegation that his demands will be fulfilled within one month. Manoj Jarange-Patil breaks hunger strike, gives govt a month to meet demands Should the government fail to …

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil begins fast unto death, says will contest Assembly polls if…
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil begins fast unto death, says will contest Assembly polls if…

Live Mint  

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has on June 8 begun his fast unto death, according to an ANI report. Jarange Patil told ANI that if the Maratha reservation is not provided this time, he will contest the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. On the other hand, Jarange Patil's Maratha reservation campaign is accused of receiving financial support from ‘political associates’, and …

Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4

The Hindu  

After a period of enforced dormancy, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced on Tuesday that he would renew his agitation by starting a fresh hunger strike on June 4, the day Lok Sabha results are to be declared. Mr. Jarange-Patil, whose agitation has cast a shadow over several Lok Sabha constituencies in the Marathwada region, took aim at PM Modi. …

Jarange-Patil asks supporters to write emails to Prez, PM over ‘Sage-Soyare’ notification
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil asks supporters to write emails to Prez, PM over ‘Sage-Soyare’ notification

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday urged his followers to start an email campaign for the implementation of ‘Sage-Soyare’ notification. Jarange-Patil asks supporters to write emails to Prez, PM over ‘Sage-Soyare’ notification While addressing his supporters on Wednesday, Jarange-Patil said, “The new 10% reservation bill will not survive in the court. So, we want implementation of ‘Sage Soyare’ …

Maratha Quota Activist Ends Hunger Strike After 17 Days
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha Quota Activist Ends Hunger Strike After 17 Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Monday withdrew his 17-day-old hunger strike. The activist said though the Maharashtra government has not fulfilled his demand of Kunbi caste certificates, he decided to end his fast because of confusion prevailing in Maharashtra over his health as well as curfew imposed allegedly to stop his supporters from reaching Antarwali Sarati village in …

Another Maratha Reservation Bill: Is history being repeated?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Maratha Reservation Bill: Is history being repeated?

Hindustan Times  

Every politician who was worried about Manoj Jarange-Patil's declining weight breathed a sigh of relief on Monday as Jarange-Patil, the face of the Maratha reservation movement, called off his 17-day hunger strike. History of the demand for Maratha reservation The demand for OBC status by the Marathas was rebuffed by several Maharashtra State Backward Classes Commissions. The bill declares Marathas …

Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category

The Hindu  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has been booked in two cases after his supporters staged demonstrations without permission and blocked roads at two different locations in Beed district of Maharashtra, police said on February 26. Mr. Jarange has been demanding the implementation of a draft notification issued by the Maharashtra government last month for issuing certificates to blood relatives of …

Maratha activist Jarange-Patil ends 17-day-long hunger strike, says agitation is on
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha activist Jarange-Patil ends 17-day-long hunger strike, says agitation is on

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Monday called off his 17-day-long hunger strike but four youths will go on a “chain fast” from Tuesday, continuing the agitation till the Maharashtra government starts issuing Kunbi caste certificates to extended family members of people who have such documents, allowing them to avail reservation benefits. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s decision …

Manoj Jarange booked for inciting people to bloc roads during Maratha quota stir
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Manoj Jarange booked for inciting people to bloc roads during Maratha quota stir

India TV News  

Maratha Quota Stir: A case has been registered against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for inciting people to bloc roads during the agitation at different locations in Maharashtra's Beed district. Jarange must apologise, says BJP leader Nitesh Rane Slamming the Maratha quota activist, BJP leader Nitesh Rane said, "The language used by Manoj Jarange Patil for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis …

Fadnavis wants to end Maratha influence in state, alleges Manoj Jarange-Patil
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Fadnavis wants to end Maratha influence in state, alleges Manoj Jarange-Patil

Hindustan Times  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday alleged that Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis wants to end Maratha influence in the state. Fadnavis wants to finish Maratha community”, said Jarange-Patil. “Devendra Fadnavis wants to end the influence of Maratha community in state and creating hurdles in implementation of Sage-Soyare notification. Fadnavis also using divide and rule politics in Maratha …

Maratha quota | Jarange-Patil claims Maharashtra government planning to trap and arrest him
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha quota | Jarange-Patil claims Maharashtra government planning to trap and arrest him

The Hindu  

Even as Maratha quota agitators staged road blocks in a number of villages under the direction from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday, the activist claimed that the government was making attempts to frame him in a case and get him arrested. But I am going to foil these with the help of the Maratha community,” Mr. Jarange-Patil said, …

Government using tricks, conspiracies to undermine Maratha agitation: Manoj Jarange
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Government using tricks, conspiracies to undermine Maratha agitation: Manoj Jarange

The Hindu  

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on February 24 accused the Maharashtra government of using “tricks and conspiracies” to undermine their ongoing agitation for reservation for the community in government jobs and education. Addressing the media at his Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Mr. Jarange said he would disclose his next course of action on February 25 and asked people from …

Kunbi Marathas Fast: Shinde govt responsible for deaths: Jarange
10 months ago

Kunbi Marathas Fast: Shinde govt responsible for deaths: Jarange

Deccan Chronicle  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday urged senior citizens to hold a hunger strike with him. During the protest, if any senior citizen dies, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would be responsible for it, he said.The Maratha quota activist also announced that he will launch a new agitation from February 24 across the state …

Maratha activist Jarange announces ‘rasta roko’ on March 3 over ‘Sage Soyare’
10 months ago

Maratha activist Jarange announces ‘rasta roko’ on March 3 over ‘Sage Soyare’

Hindustan Times  

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday announced a statewide 'Rasta Roko' on March 3 to demand the implementation 'Sage Soyare' ordinance notification in Maharashtra. Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil Patil declined to end his hunger strike despite the Maharashtra government on Tuesday passing a bill providing quota to Marathas. Patil has insisted on a reservation in the …

Why Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil refusing to end hunger strike despite reservation bill
10 months ago

Why Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil refusing to end hunger strike despite reservation bill

Hindustan Times  

is Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continued his hunger strike in his hometown Jalna even as the Maharashtra government passed a bill at a hurriedly-called special session on Tuesday to provide quota to Marathas. Marataha Activist Manoj Jarange-Patil during his hunger strike in Antarwali-Saraati village demanding the implementation of the gazette notification on “sage-soyare. Both houses of Maharashtra legislature passed …

Jarange-Patil says govt cheated him, wants reservation in OBC quota
10 months ago

Jarange-Patil says govt cheated him, wants reservation in OBC quota

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, whose agitation forced the government to convene a special legislature session and hurriedly pass a bill to give reservation to Marathas, has welcomed the move but insisted on a quota in the Other Backward Classes category. Insisting that the government immediately implement the decision to give OBC quota benefits to the relatives of those …

‘Betrayal’: Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil on reservation bill passed in Maharashtra assembly
10 months ago

‘Betrayal’: Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil on reservation bill passed in Maharashtra assembly

Hindustan Times  

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday hit out at Eknath Shinde government over the passing of the Maratha reservation bill in the Maharashtra assembly. Manoj Jarange Patil Patil said that the date of next round of agitation with the demand to implement 'Sage Soyare' will be announced on Wednesday. Earlier, in January, Maharashtra government had given a draft …

Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands
10 months, 1 week ago

Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands

The Hindu  

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi president Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday exhorted Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to contest as an Independent from Jalna in the upcoming Lok Sabha election even as the activist’s health deteriorated on the fifth day of his hunger strike. Mr. Jarange-Patil launched yet another hunger fast since February 10 to protest against the government’s failure in granting other …

Maratha quota activist's fast enters 5th day, state tells court his health is a concern
10 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota activist's fast enters 5th day, state tells court his health is a concern

India Today  

The Maharashtra Government informed the Bombay High Court that it is concerned about the health of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, currently on an indefinite fast. Advocate General Birendra Saraf, representing the state government, stated this during a hearing on Wednesday in response to a petition filed by Mumbai lawyer Gunaratan Sadavarte against Jarange-Patil's protest. Advocate Sadavarte, appearing in person, …

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil begins yet another hunger strike in Jalna
10 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil begins yet another hunger strike in Jalna

The Hindu  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday launched yet another indefinite hunger strike at his village of Antarwali-Sarathi in Jalna district, accusing the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government of not fulfilling promises pertaining to reservation for the Maratha community. The latest hunger strike — Mr. Jarange-Patil’s third — pertains specifically to the activist’s demand that the State government make good …

Maratha activist sits on fast, wants draft notification to be converted into law
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha activist sits on fast, wants draft notification to be converted into law

India Today  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday started an indefinite fast demanding that a special session of the state legislature be convened in two days to convert the draft notification on "blood relatives" of Kunbi Marathas into a law. Addressing a press conference at Antarwali Sarati village, the venue of his hunger strike, Jarange reiterated that cases registered against protesters …

Jarange-Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from February 10
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from February 10

Hindustan Times  

Barely three days after he called off his Mumbai march, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Tuesday announced an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarathi village in Jalna from February 10 and came down heavily on deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for his contradictory statement. Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 27, 2024:Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ends protest after …

Jarange-Patil to continue stir until order implementation, BJP unhappy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil to continue stir until order implementation, BJP unhappy

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Just when everyone believed that Manoj Jarange-Patil had been pacified, the Maratha activist made a fresh announcement on Sunday: that he would continue his agitation until the actual implementation of the order issued by the government. The BJP, meanwhile, is reportedly unhappy with the state government’s decision if union minister Narayan Rane’s staunch opposition to it is anything to …

Agitation Will Continue Till Maratha Members Receive Benefits Under New Notification: Jarange
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Agitation Will Continue Till Maratha Members Receive Benefits Under New Notification: Jarange

News 18  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday said the agitation will continue until members of the community start receiving benefits under the Maharashtra government’s proposed notification, a day after he called off the protest in Navi Mumbai. Jarange called off his indefinite fast for the Maratha quota after the government accepted his demands, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announcing that …

For Marathas, Jarange-Patil is now a superhero
10 months, 3 weeks ago

For Marathas, Jarange-Patil is now a superhero

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: “We have succeeded in getting justice for the Maratha community,” exulted a visibly happy Manoj Jarange-Patil, as he called off his march to Mumbai on Saturday. The 41-year-old farmer-turned-activist from Jalna has emerged as the new hero of the Maratha community after he forced the Maharashtra government to accept his demand that Marathas with Kunbi antecedents be included in …

Maratha Quota Protests Called Off After Demands Accepted, Now OBCs Upset
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha Quota Protests Called Off After Demands Accepted, Now OBCs Upset

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday ended his fast and also called off his march to Mumbai. He said that the Eknath Shinde government has fulfilled all of his demands including Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas, which will make them eligible to get reservation in OBC category, and therefore the protests are now over. Kunbi, an agrarian …

Maratha reservation march concludes as CM Eknath Shinde agrees to 7 key demands
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha reservation march concludes as CM Eknath Shinde agrees to 7 key demands

Op India  

Manoj Jarange Patil’s advocacy for the Maratha reservation and the protest movement for this demand concluded with partial success. Manoj Jarange Patil has concluded his hunger strike, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde personally visiting Jarange’s protest site in Vashi to offer him fruit juice. pic.twitter.com/4dtD25I2HA — Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे January 27, 2024 Telling about the acceptance of the …

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange calls off protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange calls off protest

Live Mint  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday called off his protest as the Maharashtra government accepted his demands. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Jarange in Navi Mumbai where the latter has been camping with thousands of protesters over the demand for reservation to his community. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde had earlier reiterated his government was committed to providing reservation to …

Maratha activist threatens to intensify protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha activist threatens to intensify protest

Hindustan Times  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is seeking reservation in education and jobs for the community under the Other Backward Classes category, threatened to march towards Mumbai if the Eknath Shinde-led government did not issue orders to meet the demands by Saturday morning. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil and his supporters during their march for reservation, in Navi Mumbai …

Maharashtra government says it has accepted demands of Maratha quota activist, draws up draft Ordinance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra government says it has accepted demands of Maratha quota activist, draws up draft Ordinance

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government on Friday night said it has accepted “all demands” from pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil after he threatened to march to the country’s commercial capital to stage an indefinite hunger strike. Earlier in the day, in a fresh demand, the pro-Maratha quota activist asked the Maharashtra government to amend its free education policy, extending the benefit to …

'Decide By 11 AM Tomorrow Or...': Manoj Jarange's Ultimatum To Eknath Shinde Govt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Decide By 11 AM Tomorrow Or...': Manoj Jarange's Ultimatum To Eknath Shinde Govt

News 18  

The Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday gave an ultimatum to the state government led by chief minister Eknath Shinde to accept their demand by Saturday till 11 AM. The free education policy should be amended so that boys also get free education besides girls, and all Marathas should get free education “from KG to PG” until the …

Jarange-Patil says Maharashtra govt accepts demands, to continue protest till ‘orders’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil says Maharashtra govt accepts demands, to continue protest till ‘orders’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has given 24 hours to the Maharashtra government to issue orders related to his demands. His main demands are: an ordinance to issue Kunbi certificates to all blood relatives of 57 lakh Marathas with Kunbi antecedents, arrangements for issuing caste certificates for all of them, free KG to PG education for Maratha boys and girls, …

Jarange-Patil refuses to budge, insists on leading Maratha quota march to Mumbai
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil refuses to budge, insists on leading Maratha quota march to Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Protesters have started gathering at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan as activist Manoj Jarange-Patil insisted on sitting for another indefinite hunger strike there on Friday as the march he is leading to press for reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes category was set to enter the country’s financial capital. A social justice department secretary Sumant Bhange-led team of …

Maratha quota march en route to Mumbai ahead of Jarange-Patil’s hunger strike
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha quota march en route to Mumbai ahead of Jarange-Patil’s hunger strike

Hindustan Times  

A march to press for reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes category was on Thursday en route to Mumbai, where activist Manoj Jarange-Patil was scheduled to begin another indefinite hunger strike on Friday. Jarange-Patil has rejected the government’s appeals to stop the march and wait until February when it plans a special session for the passage …

Why are Marathas Demanding Reservation and What Led to the Fresh Agitation - News18
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Why are Marathas Demanding Reservation and What Led to the Fresh Agitation - News18

News 18  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced fresh agitation in Mumbai on January 26 and reiterated that he would sit on an indefinite hunger strike for the reservation demand. While the Marathas in the past have demanded reservation for the community in government jobs and education, Jarange is demanding Kumbi caste certificates for Marathas so that they can be included …

Who is Manoj Jarange-Patil, man at forefront of Maratha quota agitation
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is Manoj Jarange-Patil, man at forefront of Maratha quota agitation

Hindustan Times  

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who has been advocating for reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC quota, will begin his indefinite hunger strike over the issue on January 26 in Mumbai. After initially working for Congress, Jarange-Patil founded an outfit called the Shivba Sanghatana to organise protests for the Maratha reservation. After the Supreme Court quashed the Maratha reservation …

Maratha Quota Activists Start March to Mumbai
11 months ago

Maratha Quota Activists Start March to Mumbai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activists led by Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday launched a protest march from Antarwali-Saraati village in Jalna district of Maharashtra. Despite giving seven months to the government, it did not resolve the issue of reservation for the Maratha community, the Maratha quota activist said. As his match is heading towards Mumbai, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde instructed the state …

Jarange-Patil urges Fadnavis to resolve quota issue; to start his march on Saturday
11 months ago

Jarange-Patil urges Fadnavis to resolve quota issue; to start his march on Saturday

The Hindu  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Friday urged Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to earnestly address the reservation issue. Announcing his departure from his native Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna at 9 a.m. on Saturday to lead a protest march to Mumbai, for the demand to provide reservation to his community, he said the resolution of the Maratha reservation …

Jarange-Patil prepones march, to start Mumbai hunger strike from January 26
11 months, 1 week ago

Jarange-Patil prepones march, to start Mumbai hunger strike from January 26

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, in pursuance of reservation for his community, has decided to advance his march to Mumbai by four days. Whereas earlier he had announced that he would leave Antarwali Sarathi in Jalna on January 24, the new plan is to leave by January 20 and begin his indefinite hunger strike on January 26. Maratha activist Manoj …

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