Jarange-Patil vows to take Maratha quota fight to Mumbai; 10 people, two ambulances to accompany him on Sept. 15
Chief Minister Fadnavis urged the activist to reconsider his plan to stage a protest in Mumbai in view of the ongoing Ganesh festival
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced on Monday (September 14, 2026) that he will travel to Mumbai alone on September 15 to protest at Azad Maidan. Jarange-Patil, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike, was denied permission by police to stage the protest in the city from September 19, citing security concerns during the Ganeshotsav festivities.
The activist accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of attempting to create unrest during the Ganesh festival to blame the Maratha community. Jarange-Patil appealed to the Maratha community not to converge in Mumbai immediately, stating that only 10 people and two ambulances would accompany him during the protest. Chief Minister Fadnavis urged Jarange-Patil to reconsider his plan, stating that the government will strictly abide by the Constitution and existing laws.
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