Maratha Quota: Manoj Jarange Patil goes on hunger strike, Fadnavis says Govt willing to hold talks

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has launched a fresh indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, issuing a September 12 deadline to grant Kunbi OBC certificates based on 58 lakh historical records. Failing this, he warned of marching the protest straight to Mumbai.

Manoj Jarange is demanding immediate issuance of Kunbi certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community based on 58 lakh historical records, asserting that the community will not grant any further time.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has expressed his solidarity with Manoj Jarange Patil's ongoing protest advocating for Maratha reservation. He pointed out a growing distrust in the government's promises regarding education and job opportunities. Emphasizing that protests become necessary when dialogue fails, Dipke underscore