Manoj Jarange-Patil Maratha reservation hunger strike

Still running. 2 entries so far, over 2 days from 3 September 2026.

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3 September

Manoj Jarange-Patil hunger strike for Maratha quota

Manoj Jarange-Patil is currently on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community.
The protest has entered its fifth day with reports of declining health, specifically low blood sugar levels.
Jalna district administration has formally requested the activist to withdraw the hunger strike.
Protests in the form of 'rasta roko' (road blockades) have been reported across several Maharashtra districts, including Dharashiv, Beed, Jalna, and Solapur.
The activist maintains that the resolution of the quota demand requires intervention and decision-making at the State government level.

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4 September

Manoj Jarange-Patil is currently on a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community.
The protest has entered its sixth day, with the activist agreeing to receive IV fluids while maintaining the fast.
The activist has issued a two-day ultimatum to the government to resolve the reservation demands.
Protests have manifested as 'rasta roko' (road blockades) on national highways across the Marathwada region.
Regional bandhs have been observed in Jalna, Beed, and Dharashiv to support the reservation demand.
Public infrastructure, including bus services at the Dharashiv Kendriya Bus Junction, has been disrupted by the protests.

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