Manoj Jarange Patil Calls Off Mumbai March Over Maratha Quota Demand, Gives Maharashtra Govt 90 Days
Mumbai: As Manoj Jarange Patil calls off his latest scheduled hunger strike in Mumbai, the Maratha reservation agitation has entered a temporary pause. On the 20th day of his hunger strike, the quota activist has agreed to give the Maharashtra government another 90 days to act on the assurances extended to him, warning that any failure to meet the commitments will bring the protest back to…
Mumbai: Manoj Jarange Patil, the Maratha reservation activist, has called off his hunger strike and planned march to Mumbai after 20 days. The activist has given the Maharashtra government a deadline of 90 days to address his demands for issuing Kunbi certificates to Maratha community members and revalidating revoked caste certificates.
Patil started his hunger strike on August 29 and continued it from Mumbai on September 15. The government held talks with Patil and his delegation, including ministers and MLAs, to find a solution. After discussions, Patil announced his decision to halt the protest march, which was scheduled to reach Azad Maidan in Mumbai late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
After calling off the protest, Patil stated that he will ask Marathas who have reached Mumbai to return. The activist emphasized that any failure to meet the government's promises would result in a larger mobilization of community members in Mumbai for reservation.
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