Maratha quota march: Activist Jarange to enter Mumbai with just 4-5 aides
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has scaled back his protest plans for Mumbai after police denied permission for a hunger strike. The state government maintains that most of his demands are already being addressed through legal and constitutional channels.
Why it matters
The ongoing agitation highlights the complex social and political tensions surrounding caste-based reservation policies in India.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday altered his Mumbai agitation plan, saying he would travel to the city with just four to five associates. Jarange took this decision after police denied permission for his proposed hunger strike at Azad Maidan during Ganeshotsav.The move came even as chief minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to Jarange to reconsider travelling to Mumbai during the festival and said most of his demands had already been addressed. “Almost all demands have been met. Some demands are in court and at different stages. But demands cannot be met unless one approaches the court or another constitutional forum.
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