‘No water, no treatment’: Jarange-Patil escalates fight for Maratha reservation
He also refused medical examinations and barred doctors from assessing his condition, despite growing concerns over his health
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, at the center of a contentious hunger strike, intensified his protest by refusing water, intravenous fluids, and any medical treatment on August 31. Jarange-Patil, who began his indefinite hunger strike on August 29 at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, accused the government of failing to honor its commitments within the promised timeframe.
He demanded the immediate issuance of Kunbi caste certificates, including for those whose claims for OBC caste certificates were rejected. Jarange-Patil's decision to reject medical intervention has heightened tensions, prompting the government to send a delegation of ministers and senior officials to negotiate with him. Despite their efforts, Jarange-Patil remained resolute, further escalating the situation and prompting the state government to face mounting pressure.
The protest has already escalated, with Jarange-Patil's supporters blocking major state and national highways, leading to a shutdown in several districts of the Marathwada region.
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