{
  "id": 7802445,
  "title": "Pune: CM Devendra Fadnavis Urges Manoj Jarange To Avoid Agitation During Ganeshotsav, Says ‘12 Of 13 Demands Accepted’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pune-cm-devendra-fadnavis-urges-manoj-jarange-to-avoid-agitation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:19:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-cm-devendra-fadnavis-urges-manoj-jarange-to-avoid-agitation-during-ganeshotsav-says-12-of-13-demands-accepted"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During his visit to Pune on Wednesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange to reconsider initiating an agitation in Mumbai or Pune during the Ganeshotsav festival. Fadnavis expressed concerns over Jarange's health and the potential for large gatherings that could occur during the festival. He noted that the state government had accepted 12 of the 13 demands Jarange had made, with one demand being legally challenging. Fadnavis emphasized that the government had maintained an open dialogue and encouraged Jarange to prioritize his well-being, suggesting he postpone any hunger strike until after the festival. The Chief Minister also expressed worry about the festival's potential to create tension and advised Jarange against making decisions that could disrupt the celebrations. Fadnavis highlighted the state's struggle with drought, following an initial good monsoon that has since been followed by a prolonged dry spell, causing significant difficulties for farmers. He mentioned that discussions on the matter took place at the Cabinet meeting, and the government was conducting preliminary surveys to address the issue, though a full survey couldn't begin until October 5 due to NDRF norms. Despite these challenges, Fadnavis reaffirmed the government's support for farmers, promising full assistance under the National Disaster Response Force guidelines.",
  "summary": "Pune: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during his visit to Pune on Wednesday, appealed to Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange to reconsider any decision to launch an agitation in Mumbai or Pune during the ongoing Ganeshotsav, citing concerns over his health as well as large gatherings during the festival. Fadnavis said the state government had accepted most of Jarange’s demands and kept…",
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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."
}