Jarange-Patil vows to take Maratha quota fight to Mumbai; 10 people, two ambulances to accompany him on Sept. 15
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has announced plans to march to Mumbai alone on September 15 to protest after being denied permission for a larger hunger strike. The activist claims the government is blocking his protest due to political fear, while officials cite security concerns during the Ganesh festival.
Why it matters
The ongoing Maratha reservation movement is a significant political issue in Maharashtra, highlighting tensions between activist groups and the state government.
Denied permission for his hunger strike in Mumbai, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Monday (September 14, 2026) announced he would head to the Maharashtra 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, Mr. Jarange-Patil 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.
Police on Sunday (September 13, 2026) denied permission to Jarange for his indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai from September 19, citing potential security concerns during the Ganeshotsav festivities which began on Monday (September 14, 2026).
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in