I’m facing health issues due to hunger strike, tour might be cancelled: Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is considering cancelling his protest tour to Mumbai due to worsening health issues from a hunger strike. Despite police denial of permission for his rally, he remains committed to his cause while navigating physical exhaustion.
Why it matters
The ongoing Maratha reservation agitation is a significant socio-political issue in Maharashtra, impacting regional stability and government policy.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is on his way to Mumbai, said on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) that his tour might be cancelled due to health issues arising from long hours of travel and his ongoing hunger strike.
Mr. Jarange reached Patoda in Maharashtra’s Beed district around 11 a.m., nearly 14 hours after setting out from Antarwali Sarati in Jalna, where he launched his fresh round of agitation. He later addressed a gathering there.
The activist said he was facing a severe burning sensation in the stomach and feet.
“If I take treatment, the government becomes completely carefree. If I stop treatment, they become tense. This tour to Mumbai is taking a toll on my health. I can continue if I’m fine, but such long travel is not good amid a hunger strike. The tour can also be cancelled if there is no option,” he said.
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