Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Manoj Jarange Patil’s Health Worsens During Mumbai Reservation March
Manoj Jarange Patil is protesting to demand reservations for the Maratha community.
He has been on a hunger strike for 19 days.
While travelling toward Mumbai, he became very weak and dehydrated.
Doctors found that his blood pressure and blood sugar were very low.
They gave him fluids through a vein.
They said fluids alone might not make him well enough to continue travelling.
They advised that he go to a hospital intensive care unit.
Jarange said the journey was hurting his health but continued to consider the march.
Mumbai Police also refused permission for his planned protest at Azad Maidan because of law-and-order concerns during Ganeshotsav.
Manoj Jarange Patil developed acute dehydration while travelling toward Mumbai on the 19th day of his hunger strike.
Doctors said his blood pressure and blood sugar levels had dropped severely and advised immediate hospitalisation.
Jarange received intravenous fluids but was reportedly minimally responsive and warned against continuing the journey.
He said the long journey was worsening his health but suggested it could continue if his condition allowed.
Mumbai Police denied permission for his proposed Azad Maidan protest, citing law-and-order concerns during Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- Who
- Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, doctors led by Beed District Civil Surgeon Dr Satishkumar Solanke, and Mumbai Police.
- What
- Jarange became acutely dehydrated and medically unstable while travelling toward Mumbai during an indefinite hunger strike.
- When
- Wednesday, on the 19th day of his hunger strike; he reached Patoda at about 11 a.m. after travelling for nearly 14 hours.
- Where
- Near Patoda in Maharashtra’s Beed district, during a journey that began at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district and was headed toward Mumbai.
- Why
- Jarange was travelling to pursue a proposed agitation demanding Maratha reservation, including Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas.
Jarange’s Position
Authorities’ Position
Continuing the Mumbai journey
Jarange’s Position
Jarange said he could continue if his health remained suitable, although he acknowledged that the long journey was harming him and could be cancelled if necessary.
Authorities’ Position
Doctors warned that saline support alone would not make him fit for the journey and advised immediate hospitalisation because further fluid loss could create serious risks.
Proposed Mumbai protest
Jarange’s Position
Jarange was travelling toward Mumbai for an agitation over Maratha reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas.
Authorities’ Position
Mumbai Police rejected permission for the proposed Azad Maidan protest, citing law-and-order concerns during ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- Activist
- Manoj Jarange Patil
- Hunger strike
- 19th day of an indefinite fast
- Reported condition
- Acute dehydration, severely low blood pressure and blood sugar, and minimal responsiveness
- Medical treatment
- Intravenous fluids were administered
- Doctors’ advice
- Immediate hospitalisation and possible intensive care
- Protest location
- Azad Maidan in Mumbai
- Police decision
- Mumbai Police denied permission, citing law-and-order concerns during Ganeshotsav celebrations