Activist Manoj Jarange Announces Solo Protest In Mumbai's Azad Maidan
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced a solo protest march to Mumbai after being denied permission for a large-scale hunger strike. He accused the state government of attempting to incite unrest to discredit his movement.
Why it matters
The ongoing Maratha reservation protests represent a significant political challenge in Maharashtra, impacting regional stability and electoral dynamics.
Denied permission for his hunger strike in Mumbai, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday announced he would head to the state capital alone on September 15 to stage a protest at Azad Maidan.Addressing supporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district on the 16th day of his indefinite fast, Jarange accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of blocking the protest out of fear, and attempting to create unrest during the Ganesh festival to blame the Maratha community for it.Mumbai police on Sunday denied permission to Jarange for his indefinite hunger strike in the metropolis from September 19, citing potential security concerns during the ongoing Ganeshotsav.The police turned down a formal request from the activist's team citing possible violations of Public Meetings, Demonstrations, and Processions Rules, as well as alleged non-compliance with venue conditions during previous protests."Fearing the strength of the Maratha community, the government has denied permission to go to…
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