Maratha quota activist Jarange’s health worsens on Day 9 of fast; supporters anxious
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's health has significantly declined on the ninth day of his hunger strike as he refuses medical intervention. The situation has sparked anxiety among his supporters and raised concerns about potential civil unrest in the Marathwada region.
Why it matters
The protest highlights the intense social and political pressure surrounding reservation policies in India and the potential for regional instability.
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange’s health deteriorated on the ninth day of his indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Sunday after he again refused medical treatment and stopped water intake. This has triggered anxiety among supporters and raised the possibility of shutdowns and road blockades in parts of Marathwada.A govt medical team made two attempts to examine Jarange between midnight and Sunday morning, but returned without providing treatment after he refused health checks and intravenous fluids.
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