India News Live Updates, 17 September 2026: 20-day fast ends, Maratha quota activist gives Maharashtra government 3-month deadline

Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota activist, has ended his 20-day hunger strike after negotiations with a Maharashtra government delegation in Beed. However, he has given the government three months to address his demands or escalate the agitation to Mumbai. The activist's primary demand is the formal recognition of historical records, including the Hyderabad, Satara, and Aundh Gazettes, which would enable Marathas to establish Kunbi lineage and claim OBC reservation benefits.

The delegation, comprising ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Dada Bhuse, assured Jarange that work is underway on his demands and requested three representatives from his side to monitor the process.

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