{
  "id": 5086173,
  "title": "VIDEO: Maratha Protesters Block Dhule-Solapur Highway In Support Of Manoj Jarange Patil; Traffic Hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/video-maratha-protesters-block-dhule-solapur-highway-in-support-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:53:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/video-maratha-protesters-block-dhule-solapur-highway-in-support-of-manoj-jarange-patil-traffic-hit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maratha protesters halted the Dhule-Solapur National Highway at Wadigodri on Wednesday, demonstrating their support for Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The blockade caused significant disruption to traffic, with multiple vehicles stopped and a prolonged traffic queue observed. Authorities responded by dispatching additional police personnel to maintain order and ensure the protesters' safety. The protest took place after learning about the deteriorating health condition of Jarange, who had been on the hunger strike for four days. His demands include action on Maratha reservation and the provision of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community. Despite repeated requests, Jarange refused a medical examination on Monday, as his condition had worsened. Doctors emphasized the necessity of a health check-up, but Jarange remained determined to continue his fast. He has also called for a \"guerrilla warfare\" strategy among Maratha protesters and urged them to march towards Mumbai.",
  "summary": "Following Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s indefinite hunger strike, Maratha protesters on Wednesday blocked the Dhule-Solapur National Highway at Wadigodri in support of Patil. The move prompted authorities to deploy additional police personnel on the highway to maintain law and order and ensure security. Visuals of the road blockade have surfaced online, showing several…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}