Sixth day of Maratha Reservation protest: Supporters block major national highways
Maratha reservation protests have entered their sixth day, with supporters blocking major national highways across the Marathwada region. Activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his hunger strike while accepting IV fluids, demanding the government implement reservation policies based on historical gazettes.
Why it matters
The ongoing protests are causing significant regional disruption and highlight the intense political pressure regarding caste-based reservation quotas in India.
As Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil agreed to take IV fluids without breaking the fast, his supporters across the Marathwada region continue to stage “rasta-roko” protests, blocking major national highways.
The supporters are demonstrating to put pressure on the government to implement all the demands. Mr Jarange Patil’s hunger strike enters its sixth day, while head water and agreed to IV on Wednesday (September 2) in Jalna district’s Antarwali Sarati region. “I will continue to fast until the issues are resolved. I am giving two days to the government to act,” Mr Patil said.
According to police, the influx of people visiting Antarwali Sarati has been increasing. In the meantime, a bandh was announced in Jalna on Thursday (September 3) to extend support to the protest.
Similar bandhs have been observed in Beed and Dharashiv.
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