Maratha quota activist firm on march to Mumbai despite health deterioration
Maratha reservation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil insists on continuing his march to Mumbai despite deteriorating health, planning to reach Azad Maidan. His original route plans are altered due to government draft proposals, and a petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court to prevent the protest, citing potential public disruption during Ganeshotsav.
Why it matters
This ongoing agitation highlights significant social and political tensions in Maharashtra regarding caste-based reservations, with potential for large-scale public disruption and legal challenges impacting governance and public order.
Maratha reservation agitation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) asserted that he would continue his march towards Mumbai and reach Azad Maidan on Friday (September 18, 2026) at 10 a.m., while his health has deteriorated, forcing him to stay in Patoda, Beed district.
“I will leave on Thursday from Beed at 1 p.m. However, I will declare the date for Maratha community members to come to Mumbai later as government has sent some draft. I will read and let you know accordingly,” Mr. Jarange Patil. This also means the original plan to halt in Ahilyanagar’s Shrigonda region and Pune’s Hadapsar would no longer take place.
Beed District Surgeon Dr. Satish Solanke has confirmed on record that Mr. Jarange Patil’s blood pressure and sugar levels have dropped.
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