Maratha activist Jarange-Patil begins indefinite hunger strike over quota demands
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has initiated an indefinite hunger strike in Jalna's Antarwali Sarati village, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. Despite ongoing discussions with the Maharashtra government, he remains dissatisfied with the progress on his demands. Water resources minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil has attempted to persuade him to end the strike, but talks have yet to yield a resolution.
- ▪Manoj Jarange-Patil began his hunger strike under harsh weather conditions.
- ▪He is demanding the implementation of the Hyderabad and Satara Gazetteers for the Maratha community.
- ▪The Maharashtra government is seeking more time to address his demands.
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- ▪ Manoj Jarange Patil launches ninth indefinite fast over Maratha quota demands — The Hindu — Top
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Maratha activist Jarange-Patil begins indefinite hunger strike over quota demandsMaratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil began an indefinite hunger strike in Jalna’s Antarwali Sarati over reservation demands, despite ongoing talks with Maharashtra govt.Published on: May 30, 2026 2:13 PM ISTBy Faisal Malik, MumbaiShare viaCopy link Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday began an indefinite hunger strike in Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district under harsh weather conditions, despite ongoing talks with the Maharashtra government over his demands and a written assurance that they would consider his demands late on Friday night.Jarange-Patil started an indefinite hunger strike in Jalna’s Antarwali Sarati village (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)Water resources minister Radhakrishna…
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