Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Dipke Urges Maharashtra Government Talks Over Jarange’s Maratha Reservation Agitation
Manoj Jarange is fasting to seek reservation benefits for the Maratha community.
His hunger strike was in its 14th day at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra.
Abhijeet Dipke visited him and asked the government to talk with him.
Dipke also asked Jarange to stop fasting to protect his health.
Jarange wants eligible Maratha people to receive Kunbi certificates and wants certain Gazette records implemented.
Dipke said the protest is also about better schools and more jobs for rural students.
He mentioned Prathamesh Deshmukh, an MPSC exam aspirant who allegedly died by suicide.
Reports said a note connected to Deshmukh mentioned debt of about Rs 2.5 lakh.
The reports did not include a direct response from the Maharashtra government.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke met Manoj Jarange at Antarwali Sarati and urged Maharashtra’s government to hold talks.
Jarange’s indefinite hunger strike had entered its 14th day; reports variously placed its start on August 29.
Jarange is seeking Maratha reservation under the Other Backward Classes category and implementation of Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records.
He is also demanding Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Maratha community members.
Dipke linked the agitation to rural education and employment concerns, citing MPSC aspirant Prathamesh Deshmukh’s alleged suicide and reported debt.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and Maratha activist Manoj Jarange are central to the reports.
- What
- Dipke backed Jarange’s demands, urged the Maharashtra government to open dialogue, warned against coercive intervention and asked Jarange to end his fast.
- When
- Reports published Thursday and Friday said Jarange’s fast had entered its 14th day; one report said it began on August 29.
- Where
- Jarange was fasting at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Jarange is seeking Maratha reservation under the Other Backward Classes category, implementation of Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records, Kunbi certificates for eligible members, and broader education and employment opportunities.
Dialogue and Continued Agitation
Government Position Not Reported
How the protest should be handled
Dialogue and Continued Agitation
Dipke urged Maharashtra’s chief minister and deputy chief ministers to meet Jarange, understand his demands and avoid forcibly intervening in the agitation.
Government Position Not Reported
The reports do not provide a direct response or stated position from the Maharashtra government.
Scope of Jarange’s demands
Dialogue and Continued Agitation
Dipke said the agitation concerns not only reservation but also education, employment, student facilities and opportunities for rural youth.
Government Position Not Reported
No government explanation or alternative account of the agitation’s scope was reported.
Continuation of the hunger strike
Dialogue and Continued Agitation
Jarange has continued his indefinite fast and threatened to intensify the agitation and take it to Mumbai; Dipke asked him to call it off for health reasons.
Government Position Not Reported
The reports do not state the government’s position on the fast’s continuation or Jarange’s proposed escalation.
- Protest site
- Antarwali Sarati village, Jalna district, Maharashtra
- Hunger strike
- Indefinite fast reported to be in its 14th day
- Reported start date
- August 29
- Main demand
- Maratha reservation under the Other Backward Classes category
- Additional demands
- Implementation of Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records and Kunbi certificates for eligible Maratha community members
- Student case cited
- MPSC aspirant Prathamesh Deshmukh, who allegedly died by suicide in Pune
- Reported debt
- Approximately Rs 2.5 lakh, according to a note cited in the reports
Sources
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