{
  "id": 7263906,
  "title": "Manoj Jarange Patil Alleges Conspiracy To Kill Him Ahead Of Mumbai March, Says 'Will Not Bow'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/manoj-jarange-patil-alleges-conspiracy-to-kill-him-ahead-of-mumbai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/manoj-jarange-patil-alleges-conspiracy-to-kill-him-ahead-of-mumbai-march-says-will-not-bow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maratha reservation advocate Manoj Jarange Patil accused a plot to assassinate him and cause unrest ahead of his planned peaceful march to Mumbai to demand the Maratha reservation. Patil declared that he would not compromise or bow down to pressure, expressing readiness to face death but refusing to submit to an unwavering government. He affirmed his commitment to uphold the Constitution and adhere to court orders, yet contended that he was not obligated to follow government rules if they were being enforced selectively. \"We will abide by the court's directives, but we reject the government's arbitrary rules,\" Patil stated.\n\nFurthermore, Patil accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of attempting to destabilize the state and foster disputes among communities. The police at Azad Maidan rejected permission for his planned indefinite hunger strike and protest on September 19, citing numerous reasons. The regulations stipulate specific conditions for protests at Azad Maidan, including restrictions on duration, timing, participant count, vehicle parking, and protest conduct. Police cited Jarange's prior application, alleging he had breached conditions during his 2025 protest. Notably, September 19 happens to be a Saturday and public holiday, precluding permission for protest activities. Traffic congestion was also a concern, as the 2025 protest saw an estimated 40,000 attendees at Azad Maidan.",
  "summary": "Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Sunday alleged a conspiracy to kill him and create trouble during his proposed ‘peaceful’ march to Mumbai to press for Maratha reservation, asserting that he would not succumb to pressure. “I will not surrender or bow before you. I am ready to stand firm and face death, but I will not kneel before an obstinate government,” Jarange said. ‘Will…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}