How Jarange plans to surprise Mumbai Police, mobilise Marathas to city

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil, on the third day of his indefinite fast, revealed his plan to mobilise Marathas for a protest in Mumbai. He advised supporters to quietly arrive in the city, avoid alerting the police, and remain with family or friends until given the signal to join the demonstration. Jarange launched his 11th fast on Saturday, aiming for Kunbi caste certificates for all Marathas, warning that the agitation would reach Mumbai if the Maharashtra government did not respond.

His supporters are urged to travel to Mumbai gradually over 12 days and avoid congregating at Azad Maidan or the Chief Minister's residence. They should not use flags or large groups, as these could make them more visible to law enforcement. If arrested, they should remain calm and not fear being taken to a police station, as Jarange promised not to break his fast.

He claimed that the mobilisation could involve six crore Marathas across five phases, a claim yet to be verified independently. Jarange's latest move intensifies the Maratha reservation agitation, almost a year after he halted a Mumbai protest after receiving assurances from the government.