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Mahayuti govt committed to justice for Maratha community, says CM Fadnavis as Manoj Jarange ends fast

Mahayuti govt committed to justice for Maratha community, says CM Fadnavis as Manoj Jarange ends fast

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Mahayuti government has consistently worked to ensure justice for the Maratha community, following the withdrawal of activist Manoj Jarange’s indefinite hunger strike, reported the PTI. Manoj Jarange, who has been leading the demand for reservation for the Maratha community, ended his protest after discussions with government representatives and the submission of a 12-point proposal. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange begins fresh hunger strike in Jalna

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange begins fresh hunger strike in Jalna

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Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday launched his ninth indefinite hunger strike in Jalna district, escalating his agitation over pending demands related to reservation and benefits for the Maratha community. The protest began at Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, where Jarange chose to sit on an indefinite fast despite soaring temperatures. His latest agitation comes amid ongoing discussions between Maratha community representatives and the state government over the implementation of reservation-related measures. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra woman doctor’s death: Jarange meets her kin, gets them to speak to CM Fadnavis, Dy CM

Maharashtra woman doctor’s death: Jarange meets her kin, gets them to speak to CM Fadnavis, Dy CM

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Maratha reservation agitation leader Manoj Jarange Patil. | Photo Credit: ANI Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday (November 1, 2025) met the kin of the woman doctor who died in Maharashtra’ Satara district last week. The doctor, hailing from Beed district, was found dead in a hotel room in Phaltan on October 23. In a note scribed on her palm, she alleged that sub inspector Gopal Badane raped her on multiple occasions, while Prashant Bankar, a software engineer, mentally harassed her. Both have been arrested. Mr. Jarange met her family in Kavadgaon in Wadwani tehsil and assured them of his support in their fight for justice. He spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam over phone and also got them to interact with the doctor’s kin. The leaders assured the family of full support and cooperation. “The CM has assured me the decision on setting up a Special Investigation Team will be done in two days,” Mr. Jarange claimed. The CM on …

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to end indefinite fast, vows to adopt new strategy for reservation demand – India TV

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to end indefinite fast, vows to adopt new strategy for reservation demand – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced that he will break his indefinite fast on Thursday. Jarange said he would approach a different strategy in the ongoing battle for Maratha reservation under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. He along with 104 activists, including women, had launched the hunger strike on January 25, to demand reservations for the Maratha community. While the demand for quota remains at the forefront of his movement, Jarange has also raised his voice for justice in the brutal murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district. Deshmukh was abducted, tortured, and killed on December 9, 2024. Jarange has demanded capital punishment for those responsible, further intensifying the pressure on authorities. “I have decided to withdraw fast on Thursday as I have decided to adopt a different strategy moving forward. The government should clarify whether it intends to grant the Maratha community reservation,” he said on Wednesday night.  Jarange accuses CM Fadnavis of misleading Maratha community Jarange also accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to launch fresh indefinite fast, to announce dates on Dec 17 – India TV

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to launch fresh indefinite fast, to announce dates on Dec 17 – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. 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 (OBC) category. Speaking to the media, 42-year-old Jarange said he would reveal the date for his hunger strike on Tuesday. He also invited members of the Maratha community to join his protest. The announcement coincides with the BJP-led Mahayuti government’s efforts to stabilise following its cabinet expansion on December 15.  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 agitation spearheaded by him. “Anyone from the community who is willing to join the fast is welcome. There is no pressure on anyone,” Jarange stated. The activist argued the BJP-led government must show its intent to resolve the quota issue by taking concrete steps during the winter session of the state legislature which is being held in Nagpur. What …

Devendra Fadnavis Must Ensure Maratha Quota Before Polls Or…: Activist Manoj Jarange’s Warning

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Both sides should not play politics with the Marathas, said Manoj Jarange. (FILE) Jalna: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Friday warned that if reservation is not granted to his community under the OBC category before the model code of conduct kicks in for the assembly polls, then those in power will not be spared. He also urged the ruling as well as opposition parties not to play politics with the Maratha community and instead focus on granting its “rightful inclusion” in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Mr Jarange was addressing a press conference in his native Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna. “The BJP, which is in power at the state as well as at the Centre, can resolve this issue within an hour. They can either raise the reservation ceiling or include Marathas as Kunbis in the OBC category. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis must ensure that Maratha reservation is granted before the elections, or we will not spare them,” he said. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held next …

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil to resume hunger strike today over reservation issue – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil is set to resume his hunger strike on Monday in Maharashtra’s Jalna district. According to the information, Patil will sit on a hunger strike in Antarwali Sarati village. The strike is part of his ongoing demand for reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Patil has been a vocal advocate for the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category, pushing for the community to be granted the same benefits as other castes listed under the OBC framework. His demand stems from the broader movement within the Maratha community, which has been fighting for quotas in government jobs and educational institutions.   Jarange Patil’s earlier protests and hunger strikes had garnered significant support from the Maratha population, resulting in statewide discussions and demonstrations. The Maharashtra government had initiated talks to address the issue, but no resolution has been reached thus far. What are Jarange Patil’s demands?  Though the government agreed to issue a ‘Kunbi’ (an OBC community) caste …

Social Worker Manoj Jarange Patil’s Biopic Gets A Release Date, Rohan Patil To Play Lead

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Rohan Patil was last seen in 2023 romantic drama Musandi. The film, titled Sangharsh Yoddha, is written and backed by Govardhan Doltade. The much-awaited movie Sangharsh Yoddha, based on the social work of Manoj Jarange Patil, has been creating a stir for a long time. As per the latest reports, the makers have recently completed the shooting of the movie. But do you know who is playing the lead role of Manoj Jarange in the film? As per the latest reports, Rohan Patil, who has been working in Marathi cinema for many years, has played the main character. Rohan Patil has previously worked in popular films like Dhumas, Redu and Manju, to name a few. However, he was last seen in the 2023 Marathi-language romantic drama film Musandi. The film is directed by Shhivaji Doltade and produced by Govardhan Doltade. The story is written by Govardhan Doltade, who also penned the lyrics for the film. The movie sheds light on the issues faced by MPSC-UPSC aspirants and candidates and follows the story of a selfless …

Eknath Shinde Questions Maratha Quota Activist’s Motives

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“I found Jarange to be a genuine person when he started the protest,” he said (File) Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday raised questions about Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange’s motives, and wondered “who was behind” Jarange’s recent diatribe against the government. The activist keeps changing his demands, Shinde said in the legislative council here. He was responding to a demand by BJP leader of the house Pravin Darekar that stern action be taken against Jarange who recently accused deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of trying to kill him. “I found Jarange to be a genuine person when he started the protest (for Maratha reservation). But he kept changing his demands. I wonder who is behind Jarange’s severe criticism…what is the motive. It will come out eventually,” Mr Shinde said. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar directed the government to set up an SIT and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into Jarange’s controversial remarks against Fadnavis. “Both the houses passed the bill offering reservation to the Maratha community unanimously, without holding …

Bombay High Court On Maratha Quota Agitation

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Bombay High Court said the Maharashtra government had powers to maintain law and order Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday said the Maharashtra government cannot remain a mute spectator amid the Maratha quota protests and had powers to maintain law and order. A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Shyam Chandak said the government does not require orders from the court to control the situation. The bench was hearing a petition filed by Gunaratan Sadavarte against the protests initiated by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. Last week, Jarange’s advocate V M Thorat had assured the court they were carrying out a peaceful agitation. On Monday, Sadavarte told the bench the agitation had turned violent in many places across the state. Advocate General Birendra Saraf and public prosecutor Hiten Venegaonkar, appearing for the government, told the court 267 cases had been registered across Maharashtra following instances of violence. The bench then remarked that the state has powers to control the situation. “It is for the state to take care of the situation. The …