Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Jarange Plans Mumbai March After Medical Treatment
Manoj Jarange is protesting to seek reservation benefits for eligible members of the Maratha community.
He has been on a hunger strike for 19 days.
He became seriously dehydrated and was advised to get medical treatment.
He stopped in Patoda, also spelled Potoda in the report, in Beed district.
Jarange said he would continue toward Mumbai after 1 p.m.
on Thursday.
He wants eligible Marathas to receive Kunbi caste certificates.
He also wants the government to implement the Satara and Aundh state gazettes.
He said he would ask supporters to come to Mumbai if authorities stopped him.
Manoj Jarange said he will leave Patoda in Beed district for Mumbai after 1 p.m. Thursday.
His hunger strike seeking reservation-related concessions has entered its 19th day.
Doctors advised Jarange to receive immediate treatment for severe dehydration and other health complications.
Jarange is demanding Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas and implementation of the Satara and Aundh state gazettes.
He said he would travel with a convoy of eight to 10 vehicles and would call Maratha community members if stopped.
- Who
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, the Maharashtra government, and members of the Maratha community.
- What
- Jarange said he would resume his journey to Mumbai for an agitation after receiving medical treatment.
- When
- He made the statement on Wednesday, September 16, and said he would leave after 1 p.m. Thursday.
- Where
- Jarange was in Patoda, also spelled Potoda in the report, in Beed district, and planned to travel to Mumbai.
- Why
- He is seeking Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas, implementation of the Satara and Aundh state gazettes, and a time-bound programme addressing his demands.
Jarange’s demands
Government’s stated position
Reservation and next steps
Jarange’s demands
Jarange wants eligible Marathas to receive Kunbi caste certificates, the Satara and Aundh state gazettes to be implemented, and a time-bound government programme to address his demands.
Government’s stated position
The report says the government might issue a new draft of proposals, but it does not provide the government’s detailed position or commitments.
Journey to Mumbai
Jarange’s demands
Jarange said he would travel to Mumbai after medical treatment and would call members of the Maratha community if he was stopped from entering the city.
Government’s stated position
The report does not state how authorities would respond to Jarange’s planned entry or convoy.
- Protester
- Manoj Jarange
- Hunger strike
- The strike had entered its 19th day.
- Current location
- Patoda/Potoda in Beed district
- Planned departure
- After 1 p.m. Thursday
- Health concerns
- Severe dehydration and other health complications
- Travel plan
- A convoy of eight to 10 vehicles
- Main demand
- Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas and related reservation measures