'Innocent Marathas being targeted for Beed violence': Manoj Jarange
1 year, 1 month ago

'Innocent Marathas being targeted for Beed violence': Manoj Jarange

India TV News  

Manoj Jarange, Maratha reservation activist alleged that the Marathas who had nothing to do with the violence in Beed were being targeted, and the community will take to the streets if the injustice continued. Those who had nothing to do with violence that took place during the Maratha quota agitation in Beed were being harassed, and a list of 7,000 people have been made by the authorities, he alleged. If injustice is done to people, the Maratha community in Beed will take to the streets. ALSO READ | Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who observed fast for 17 days, hospitalised

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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 …

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray

The Hindu  

It is up to the people whether to support or ensure the defeat of candidates who do not believe in Maratha reservation, Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said. Over a year, Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitation in a poll arena has been tagged as “Jarange Factor”, which has been proved as a kingmaker in Jalna, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, other Lok …

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 …

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 …

Cheating case 2013: Non-bailable warrant against Manoj Jarange who is on hunger strike over quota demand
5 months ago

Cheating case 2013: Non-bailable warrant against Manoj Jarange who is on hunger strike over quota demand

India TV News  

A court here on Tuesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who has been on indefinite hunger strike over the quota demand. Jarange launched a fresh indefinite hunger strike against the Maharashtra government on since July 20 at his village in Jalna district. "A hearing was scheduled today before the judicial magistrate here in the case, …

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 …

Jarange calls Shinde government’s cash transfer scheme for women ‘political ploy’
5 months ago

Jarange calls Shinde government’s cash transfer scheme for women ‘political ploy’

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the Opposition parties, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday alleged that the Eknath Shinde government’s ‘CM my beloved sister’ scheme is politically motivated. The quota activist said that the state government is trying to fool the people with schemes like ‘CM Ladki Bahin’, under which women having less than Rs 2.50 lakh annual family income will get …

Maratha quota activist on indefinite fast today, says demands not fulfilled
5 months ago

Maratha quota activist on indefinite fast today, says demands not fulfilled

India Today  

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil will begin his indefinite hunger strike from Saturday in Maharashtra's Jalna and said that he was forced to take the step again as the state government did not fulfill its demands, including granting reservation to Marathas. In February, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in …

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange
5 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday claimed that the issue of Maratha reservation has remained unresolved due to pressure from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange The activist had announced an indefinite fast from July 20 if the government failed to grant the …

Maratha quota activist vows to defeat Mahayuti if OBC reservation not granted
5 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota activist vows to defeat Mahayuti if OBC reservation not granted

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday warned the Maharashtra government to provide reservation to the Maratha community under the OBC category or he will defeat all 288 candidates of the ruling parties in Maharashtra Assembly election which is expected to be held in mid October of this year. Don’t force us to join politics..We will certainly defeat all …

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 …

Maharashtra: Maratha activist Jarange Patil 'threatens' state, demands reservation for Muslims from OBC quota
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Maratha activist Jarange Patil 'threatens' state, demands reservation for Muslims from OBC quota

Op India  

The issue of reservation for the Maratha community has been ongoing in Maharashtra for years with minimal solutions to date. Muslims should get a reservation from OBC quota: Jarange Patil On Monday, in a major setback to the OBC community in the state, Jarange Patil demanded reservation for the Muslim community from the OBC quota. OBC leaders oppose Jarange Patil’s …

OBC Activists Says Jarange Has Dictatorial Tendency, Making Unconditional Demands
5 months, 4 weeks ago

OBC Activists Says Jarange Has Dictatorial Tendency, Making Unconditional Demands

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Continuing to oppose inclusion of the Maratha community in the OBC category, OBC activist Laxman Hake on Monday targeted Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for making “unconditional demands”. Jarange, who was on indefinite fast for the OBC reservation, suspended his agitation on June 13 after the Eknath Shinde government’s assurance to take positive decision on his demands. However, Hake …

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 …

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' …

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil warns of defeating all leaders who oppose Maratha interests in Assembly polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil warns of defeating all leaders who oppose Maratha interests in Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Continuing his indefinite hunger strike for the second day on Sunday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil warned that any political leader opposing the interests of the Maratha community would be defeated in the upcoming State Assembly election. With the Mahayuti still reeling under the election shock, Mr. Jarange-Patil has given a further cause for worry after he warned he would …

Maratha Reservation Activist Manoj Jarange Begins Fast Unto Death
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha Reservation Activist Manoj Jarange Begins Fast Unto Death

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday started indefinite fast demanding reservation for his community under the OBC category. Jarange’s agitation was a major factor in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, particularly in the Marathwada region where the BJP-led alliance lost all seats. He said that if the Maratha reservation is not provided this time, he will contest all …

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. …

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange
7 months, 1 week ago

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange

The Hindu  

The Maratha community will teach Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government a lesson for denying reservations and registering criminal cases against protestors, says quota activist Manoj Jarange as the state gears up for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Jarange, who hit the headlines for going on fasts unto death several times last year to demand reservation for the Marathas …

Marathwada could be a clincher in Maharashtra’s 48 LS seats
8 months ago

Marathwada could be a clincher in Maharashtra’s 48 LS seats

Hindustan Times  

JALNA: Marathwada or the Central Maharashtra region could play a decisive role in the Lok Sabha sweepstakes in the state and determine whether the ruling BJP-led NDA or the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi comes out tops. Dinesh Falke, coordinator of the Maratha Kranti Morcha, said the Maratha agitation would have a huge impact on all eight seats in central Maharashtra, …

Maratha reservation: Plea in Bombay High Court seeking ‘immediate cancellation’ of 10 pc quota | DETAILS
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha reservation: Plea in Bombay High Court seeking ‘immediate cancellation’ of 10 pc quota | DETAILS

India TV News  

Maratha reservation: A plea has been filed in the Bombay High Court against the 10 per cent Maratha reservation given by the Maharashtra government last month, seeking “immediate cancellation” of the quota. The Eknath Shinde government, after months of protests by activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters, had called a special session on February 22 and passed a bill to …

If I'm arrested, crores of Marathas will go on hunger strike: Quota activist Jarange
9 months, 3 weeks ago

If I'm arrested, crores of Marathas will go on hunger strike: Quota activist Jarange

New Indian Express  

The activist has been under fire for using intemperate language against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday as he alleged the BJP leader was trying to kill him. The route by which I will be taken to jail, they will find crores of Maratha community members sitting on hunger strike along the route," Jarange added. The activist claimed …

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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Maratha quota issue | Curfew imposed in Ambad tehsil of Jalna considering law and order situation
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha quota issue | Curfew imposed in Ambad tehsil of Jalna considering law and order situation

The Hindu  

A curfew has been imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra's Jalna district considering the law and order situation in view of the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation by activist Manoj Jarange, as per an order issued by the district administration. Jalna Collector Srikrushna Panchal in the order said Mr. Jarange announced on February 25 that he will go to Mumbai …

Maratha quota: Protestors set bus on fire, curfew imposed in Jalna
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha quota: Protestors set bus on fire, curfew imposed in Jalna

Live Mint  

Maratha protestors set a state transport bus on fire at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Tirthpuri city, Ambad taluka. Following this, a curfew has been imposed in the area to maintain law and order situation given the ongoing agitation for the Maratha reservation by activist Manoj Jarange. Here are top 10 updates on Maratha quota protests, 1) After the fire …

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 …

‘Don’t test patience’: Shinde on Maratha activist’s allegations against Fadnavis
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Don’t test patience’: Shinde on Maratha activist’s allegations against Fadnavis

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday warned Manoj Jarange Patil that he must not test the patience of the state government after the Maratha quota activist made serious allegations against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that he was trying to kill him. Earlier in the day, the Maratha quota activist accused the Deputy Chief Minister of hatching a conspiracy …

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange claims death threat from Devendra Fadnavis
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange claims death threat from Devendra Fadnavis

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is weaving multiple conspiracies against Manoj Jarange Patil and even trying to kill him, revealed the Maratha quota activist in a series of allegations made against Fadnavis. While speaking in Antarwali Sarati in Jalna, Manoj Jarange Patil also said that he would march to Mumbai and protest outside the residence of Maharashtra Deputy CM and …

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, …

Response to Jarange-Patil’s call for rasta roko ‘lukewarm’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Response to Jarange-Patil’s call for rasta roko ‘lukewarm’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Responding to a call by Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, protestors staged a ‘rasta roko’ agitation by blocking roads at several places in the state on Saturday, demanding reservation for the community within the Other Backward Classes quota. Police registered 49 cases against protestors, said police officials, although they described the response to Patil’s call as “lukewarm”. He also …

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

Jarange-Patil scales down rasta roko plan
10 months ago

Jarange-Patil scales down rasta roko plan

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil has scaled down his plan of holding rasta rokos twice a day. Jarange-Patil scales down rasta roko plan The Maratha leader, who is on a fast at Antarvali Sarati, has demanded the immediate implementation of the ‘sage-soyare’ government resolution by which Marathas’ blood relatives and relatives by marriage will all get Kunbi certificates that will …

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 …

Maratha quota row: Activist Jarange announces next round of protest from Feb 24
10 months ago

Maratha quota row: Activist Jarange announces next round of protest from Feb 24

India Today  

Expressing dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra government's refusal to provide reservations for the Maratha community within the Other Backward Classes quota, activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday announced another round of statewide agitation from February 24, if his demands are not met. As part of the bill, people belonging to the Maratha community will get a quota of 10 per cent in …

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 …

Maratha quota row: 'Just for election', Manoj Jarange opposes Eknath Shinde's reservation bill
10 months ago

Maratha quota row: 'Just for election', Manoj Jarange opposes Eknath Shinde's reservation bill

India TV News  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday said the government's move to approve the draft bill for implementing a 10 per cent reservation has been taken by keeping election and votes in mind. This was his first reaction after the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government gave a nod to the draft bill for implementing a 10% reservation for the Maratha …

Maratha reservation bill for 10% quota cleared by Maharashtra Assembly
10 months ago

Maratha reservation bill for 10% quota cleared by Maharashtra Assembly

India Today  

The Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday cleared the Maratha Reservation Bill under which the community will get a 10 per cent reservation in education and government jobs. On February 17, Shinde and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil that a special session of the Assembly would be called on February 20 to complete the formalities …

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