Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Jarange Calls for Quiet Maratha Mobilisation Toward Mumbai
Manoj Jarange Patil is protesting for reservation-related demands for the Maratha community.
He started an indefinite hunger strike in a village in Maharashtra.
He wants eligible Marathas to receive Kunbi certificates.
These certificates could help them access benefits under the OBC reservation system.
Jarange asked supporters to travel to Mumbai quietly instead of arriving in one large group.
He told them to stay with relatives, friends or other hosts and wait for his signal before gathering publicly.
He also asked them not to go initially to Azad Maidan or the chief minister’s residence.
He called this approach a “guerrilla” strategy and asked protesters to remain peaceful and cooperate with police.
Authorities are preparing for possible traffic and law-and-order problems if very large numbers arrive.
Manoj Jarange Patil began his 11th indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra’s Jalna district.
He urged Marathas to travel quietly to Mumbai in small groups or individually and stay with relatives, friends or other hosts.
Jarange told supporters to avoid Azad Maidan and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s Varsha residence until he gives further instructions.
His main demand is Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas, alongside action on caste validity, protest-related cases and compensation demands.
Reports differ over the mobilisation timeline, citing August 12, the next 12 days and September 12; authorities are concerned about traffic and law-and-order issues.
- Who
- Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil and his supporters.
- What
- Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike and called for a discreet mobilisation of Marathas toward Mumbai.
- When
- The fast was reported to be on its third day on Sunday or Monday; reports variously referred to August 12, the next 12 days and September 12.
- Where
- The hunger strike is taking place at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district, while supporters are being asked to travel to Mumbai.
- Why
- Jarange is demanding Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas, reservation-related action, withdrawal of protest cases, and jobs or financial assistance for families affected by earlier agitations.
Jarange and Supporters
Government and Administrative Concerns
Kunbi certificates
Jarange and Supporters
Jarange wants eligible Marathas to receive Kunbi certificates, citing claimed historical records linking Marathas and Kunbis.
Government and Administrative Concerns
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government was willing to discuss demands that are constitutionally and legally valid, while ruling out measures contrary to Supreme Court orders.
Protest strategy
Jarange and Supporters
Jarange says supporters should enter Mumbai quietly, stay with hosts and wait for his signal before gathering publicly.
Government and Administrative Concerns
Authorities have increased vigilance around Mumbai venues and entry points because a large mobilisation could create traffic and law-and-order challenges.
Scale and conduct
Jarange and Supporters
Jarange has discussed mobilising five to 50 lakh young Marathas, six crore Marathas in phases, and previously 40–45 lakh motorcycles; these figures were not independently verified.
Government and Administrative Concerns
Officials face concerns about disruption, particularly during Ganeshotsav, after an earlier mobilisation caused traffic problems and led to restrictions and road closures in parts of South Mumbai.
- Protester
- Manoj Jarange Patil
- Fast
- 11th indefinite hunger strike
- Fast location
- Antarwali Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra
- Principal demand
- Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas based on historical records
- Mobilisation strategy
- Travel quietly in small groups or individually, avoid flags initially, and stay with relatives, friends or other hosts
- Locations to avoid initially
- Azad Maidan and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s Varsha residence
- Additional demands
- Action on caste-validity issues, withdrawal of police cases, and jobs or financial assistance for families of people who died during earlier agitations
- Health update
- Doctors reportedly observed lower blood sugar levels; Jarange declined intravenous fluids
Sources
How Jarange plans to surprise Mumbai Police, mobilise Marathas to city
Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil Urges Protesters To March Towards Mumbai, Calls For ‘Guerrilla Warfare’ Ahead Of Ganeshotsav
Manoj Jarange Urges Marathas To Prepare For Mumbai Agitation, Calls For ‘Quiet’ Mobilisation Before September 12
