Manoj Jarange begins indefinite hunger strike over Maratha quota, threatens Mumbai march

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, August 29, 2026: Quota activist Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike on Saturday, demanding that the Maharashtra government immediately issue caste certificates based on the 58 lakh Kunbi records identified earlier and asserted that the community will not grant any further time.Jarange Warns Of Final AgitationSpeaking to reporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange warned that this would be his 'final agitation' and accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of bearing a “grudge” against the Maratha community and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde of quietly supporting him.He also demanded the elimination of the caste verification committee and threatened to march to the Chief Minister's residence in Mumbai if the government fails to resolve all pending quota issues.“The government should issue the caste certificates to the Maratha community based on 58 lakh Kunbi records immediately. The community will not give the government more time for this,” he said.Demands On Reservation IssuesThe activist urged the state government to issue a reservation based on the Satara Gazette, withdraw all police cases registered against quota protesters across Maharashtra, and provide government jobs and financial compensation to the families of those who died during the previous agitations.Also Watch: Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte Meets Azad Maidan Police, Alleges Manoj Jarange Patil Threatens Mumbai StabilityHe also called for the creation of a dedicated state portfolio for the Maratha and Kunbi communities with immediate staff appointments, disbursal of interest on loans extended through the Annasaheb Patil Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, the release of pending SARTHI student scholarships, and the immediate issuance of appointment letters to candidates selected under the SEBC and EBC quotas.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Quota activist Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike on Saturday, accusing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of holding a "grudge" against the Maratha community and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde of quietly backing him.Also Watch: Speaking to reporters before commencing his fast at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange demanded the elimination of the caste verification committee and threatened to march to the Chief Minister's residence in Mumbai if the government fails to resolve all pending quota issues.''Devendra Fadnavis holds a grudge against the Maratha community, and Eknath Shinde is providing covert support through Minister of Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat. If they don't resolve our issues, we will go to Varsha Bungalow. If the government team comes to talk, we will talk to them. But this is my final agitation... I will not get up till all the issues are resolved,'' he said.Jalna, Maharashtra: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange says, "Eknath Shinde, through Sanjay Shirsat, is causing further damage to the Maratha community. The Maratha community should now become fully aware. Start heading towards Antarwali Sarati day and night. If the government… pic.twitter.com/846W35lywD— IANS (@ians_india) August 28, 2026 Jarange has led several agitations demanding that eligible Marathas be recognised as Kunbis, an agrarian community that enjoys reservation benefits in education and government jobs under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.He has launched nine hunger strikes since August-September 2023 to push for Maratha reservation under the OBC category.Alleging systemic bias, the activist claimed the state government does not want the Maratha youth to advance.Maharashtra: Student Made To Stand In Class, Parent Allegedly Assaults Doctor At Beed Medical Institute; Video Viral "This government does not want the Maratha community to grow. I have told our people that while valid historical records have been found, the authority to issue certificates remains with officials who are jealous of the community's progress. The Maratha community must ensure their children become officers so that future generations do not face such hurdles," he said.Jarange further alleged that authorities were arbitrarily rejecting valid claims and demanded the abolition of the caste verification committee.'Young Offenders Deserve Chance To Reform': Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Man Who Brandished Sword At 19 "The government is trying to deny us certificates by rejecting documentary evidence even when it matches. There should be no caste verification process in the state. In other states, Tehsildars and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) hold authority, so why do we need a separate verification committee here? The law must be uniform," he said.The activist emphasised that the protest is aimed at securing the future of Maratha youth. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Friday called for mobilising Maratha community members ahead of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village on Saturday and threatened to march to Mumbai if the government failed to accept their demands.Jarange Warns Of Sit-In Outside Chief Minister’s Residence“If our demands are not accepted, we will go to Mumbai, but this time, we will stage a sit-in directly outside the ‘Varsha’ bungalow. We will see what decision the government takes by evening, but this time, not a single demand will be withdrawn,” Jarange said.He said he would present the government’s letter during the fast to community members and call off the protest only if they found it satisfactory. He said the protest would otherwise continue indefinitely.Jarange Targets Government Over Maratha Reservation Issue“The Chief Minister claims this government has given the most to Marathas so far. No one denies that you gave us something, but you are also the ones who ruined us. Your ministers Shirsat and Bawankule are denying this,” Jarange said.Two Chain Snatchers Arrested Within 24 Hours Of Stealing Gold Chains From Women At Kalyan Station, Jewellery RecoveredHe reiterated his allegation that the government was trying to reduce the 58 lakh Kunbi records identified earlier and urged the Mahayuti government to issue an appropriate government resolution (GR) addressing the community’s demands.Jarange demanded that officials visit Antarwali to explain the resolutions, government jobs based on eligibility for families of activists who died during the movement, an independent Maratha-Kunbi ministry and revival of suspended Sarathi schemes. He also sought immediate release of pending interest refunds from the Annasaheb Patil Economically Backward Development Corporation and validation of cancelled caste certificates in Marathwada.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Ahead of his planned hunger strike, Manoj Jarange urged the Maratha community to unite in a show of strength. He issued a stark warning to the government, threatening to march to Mumbai if their demands remain unmet. Jarange expressed frustration with government officials, citing insufficient progress on the issuance of Kunbi certificates for qualified Marathas.