Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Police have registered a case against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil in Latur district for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and his community during a public rally. The complaint, filed by Kishor Munde, a supporter of the Minister, alleged that Mr. Jarange-Patil made objectionable comments targeting Mr. Munde and the Vanjari community during a rally held in Parbhani on January 4. During the rally, several Opposition and ruling party leaders demanded the resignation of Mr. Munde, alleging links between his aide, Valmik Karad, and the murder case. The incident has sparked political tensions, with the focus now on both the alleged remarks made by Mr. Jarange-Patil and the murder investigation involving Deshmukh.

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OBC activist criticises Jarange Patil, BJP MLA Dhas over Beed sarpanch murder case
1 day, 4 hours ago

OBC activist criticises Jarange Patil, BJP MLA Dhas over Beed sarpanch murder case

The Hindu  

OBC activist Laxman Hake on Wednesday lambasted Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange-Patil and BJP MLA Suresh Dhas for allegedly downplaying the seriousness of the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district of Maharashtra. The case has intensified political tensions with leaders from both ruling and Opposition parties, including Mr. Dhas, calling for the resignation of Nationalist …

Beed sarpanch murder: Jarange booked for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde
4 days ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Jarange booked for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

Beed police have booked Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde over the murder of a sarpanch in the district, an official said. Following a complaint by one Tukaram Aghav, the Parli police here on Sunday registered a First Information Report against Mr. Jarange over the remarks and on charges of creating …

Sarpanch murder: Beed police books Maratha activist Jarange for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde
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4 days, 3 hours ago

Sarpanch murder: Beed police books Maratha activist Jarange for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde

India TV News  

In the Beed sarpanch murder row, the police have booked the Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde. What did Jarange say The controversy erupted on Saturday when Jarange targeted NCP minister Munde over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district. BJP MLA attacks Dhananjay Munde …

Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation
4 days, 8 hours ago

Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation

Hindustan Times  

The last 10 days saw three major rallies demanding justice for Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch in Beed district who was brutally murdered for resisting an extortion bid. Massive all-party march in Parbhani over Beed sarpanch’s murder In 2016, a rape and murder case in Kopardi, Ahmednagar had led to Maratha mobilisation with silent marches later taking on the form of …

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

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is ‘Maratha hater’, alleges Jarange-Patil
4 months ago

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is ‘Maratha hater’, alleges Jarange-Patil

The Hindu  

Pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday labelled Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis a “Maratha hater”, claiming that nothing in the State government happens without the latter’s approval, and he acts according to his own will. He accused Mr. Fadnavis of bringing schemes like Anandacha Shidha with substandard materials just before Diwali, stating that people have seen the nature …

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the Thane city police filed an FIR against Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, a right-wing religious leader, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad, two fresh FIRs were registered by the Mahim and Pydhonie police on Sunday for hurting religious feelings and promoting enmity. HT Image Ramgiri Maharaj during a recently held religious event at …

Manoj Jarange-Patil calls off hunger strike, accuses Fadnavis of trying to frame him
5 months, 2 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, 2 weeks 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 …

JMFC issues non-bailable warrant against Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JMFC issues non-bailable warrant against Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: A judicial magistrate first class court on Tuesday issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against Maratha reservation quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil in connection with a cheating case lodged against him at Kothrud police station in 2013. JMFC court on Tuesday issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against Maratha reservation quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil in connection with a cheating case. …

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jarange-Patil holds rally in Parbhani, demands implementation of sage-soyare by July 13
6 months 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
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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, 2 weeks 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. …

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday claimed the Congress was speaking against the interests of the Maratha community and would face consequences in the Maharashtra assembly polls due later this year. Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange Newly-elected Jalna Congress MP Kalyan Kale met Jarange at Antarwali Sarathi village, where the activist …

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil warns of defeating all leaders who oppose Maratha interests in Assembly polls
7 months 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 Patil begins fast unto death, says will contest Assembly polls if…
7 months 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, …

Show your strength, defeat those against quota: Jarange-Patil to Marathas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Show your strength, defeat those against quota: Jarange-Patil to Marathas

Hindustan Times  

Antarwali Sarati, a nondescript village in Jalna district of Marathwada region, came under the spotlight due to an incident of police lathicharge on a group of Maratha community members who had gathered to support Manoj Jarange-Patil, a local activist. Staying true The Maratha reservation protests, which sometimes turned violent, resulted in the state government taking several steps like fleshing out …

Operation Jarange-Patil: How the BJP tackled the irrepressible Maratha activist
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Operation Jarange-Patil: How the BJP tackled the irrepressible Maratha activist

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: He had become the unexpected face of the agitation for Maratha reservation. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil during the Marataha agitation rally in Jalna district of Maharashtra, in January. “Many of us were convinced that Shinde’s colleagues were actively supporting Jarange-Patil’s agitation,” said a BJP leader. “Our top leaders ensured that Shinde himself made such a statement publicly.” The party’s …

Jarange-Patil asks supporters to write emails to Prez, PM over ‘Sage-Soyare’ notification
10 months, 1 week 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’ …

Maharashtra: BJP blames Sharad Pawar for activist Jarange's 'trying to kill' allegations against Fadnavis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: BJP blames Sharad Pawar for activist Jarange's 'trying to kill' allegations against Fadnavis

India TV News  

The BJP on Tuesday blamed Sharad Pawar and his party for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's aggressive comments against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and claimed that the leaders of his party held a meeting with Jarange and ensured he creates unrest in the state. BJP leader Praveen Darekar made the remarks in the Maharashtra legislative council, after which the …

Maharashtra Congress releases video asking whether Chief Minister is threatening Maratha quota activist
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Congress releases video asking whether Chief Minister is threatening Maratha quota activist

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra unit of Congress on Monday accused Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of issuing a threat to Manoj Jarange-Patil and asked if he would take responsibility if something untoward happened to the Maratha quota activist. The Congress released a video on X in which Mr. Shinde can be purportedly heard saying "if you go out of limit, karyakram karto me …

Jarange-Patil buckles under state’s aggressive stand, withdraws agitation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil buckles under state’s aggressive stand, withdraws agitation

Hindustan Times  

A day after his wild allegations against deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state government has decided to take an aggressive stand against Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. Chief minister Shinde and deputy chief minister Fadnavis must improve and not test our patience.” Jarange-Patil said he would announce his next plan two days later. “The CM was convinced that it was …

Maratha Quota Activist Ends Hunger Strike After 17 Days
10 months, 2 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 …

Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category
10 months, 2 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 quota issue | Curfew imposed in Ambad tehsil of Jalna considering law and order situation
10 months, 2 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 …

Manoj Jarange booked for inciting people to bloc roads during Maratha quota stir
10 months, 2 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 …

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange claims death threat from Devendra Fadnavis
10 months, 2 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
10 months, 2 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
10 months, 2 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, …

Four arrested for ‘planning’ to attack Jarange-Patil’s critic
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Four arrested for ‘planning’ to attack Jarange-Patil’s critic

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Marine Drive police have arrested four Maratha Kranti Morcha activists for allegedly planning to attack Ajay Maharaj Baraskar who had recently criticised Maratha community leader Manoj Jarange-Patil. The police said one of the arrested people, Vinod Pokharkar, has contested Lok Sabha elections from Thane district and is the convenor of MKM. They, however, fled after noticing presence of …

Government using tricks, conspiracies to undermine Maratha agitation: Manoj Jarange
10 months, 2 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 …

Jarange-Patil scales down rasta roko plan
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Betrayal’: Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil on reservation bill passed in Maharashtra assembly
10 months, 2 weeks 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 activist's fast enters 5th day, state tells court his health is a concern
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Shinde stole the show but…
11 months, 1 week ago

Shinde stole the show but…

Hindustan Times  

As the Manoj Jarange Patil-led Maratha march ended following some promises by the government, it was an Eknath Shinde show all the way. While chief minister Shinde’s aides and some officials negotiated with the activist and worked out a middle ground to end his march to Mumbai, his two deputy chief ministers, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, were nowhere to …

Jarange-Patil to continue stir until order implementation, BJP unhappy
11 months, 1 week 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 …

For Marathas, Jarange-Patil is now a superhero
11 months, 1 week 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 reservation march concludes as CM Eknath Shinde agrees to 7 key demands
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 quota stir | Jarange Patil ends protest in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha quota stir | Jarange Patil ends protest in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde

The Hindu  

Pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil brought an end to his indefinite fast on Saturday, following the State government’s acceptance of his demands over the Maratha reservation issue. “All blood relatives and family members from the same-caste marriage of a Maratha applicant, whose Kunbi records have been found, should be given Kunbi caste certificates. According to Gazette notification, individuals upon submitting …

Maratha activist threatens to intensify protest
11 months, 2 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 …

Jarange-Patil refuses to budge, insists on leading Maratha quota march to Mumbai
11 months, 2 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 …

'Won't march towards Mumbai today, but...': Maratha quota activist makes fresh demand
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Won't march towards Mumbai today, but...': Maratha quota activist makes fresh demand

India Today  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil and thousands of Maratha protesters will not enter Mumbai as was planned and will stay put in Navi Mumbai on Friday. "If the resolution is not issued by the Maharashtra government tonight, Marathas will march towards Mumbai tomorrow morning," Patil said. The Mumbai police suggested that the protestors could gather at the International Corporation …

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