Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Jarange Says Mumbai March Certain as Hunger Strike Continues
Manoj Jarange is protesting to seek reservation benefits for the Maratha community.
He has been fasting at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra.
His fast had continued for 13 days when the report was published.
Jarange says he will definitely lead a march to Mumbai.
Supporters are expected to gather on September 12.
After they gather, they will announce the march date.
He wants eligible Marathas to receive Kunbi certificates and wants certain old records implemented.
Jyoti Vinayakrao Mete says protesters should end the fast and continue talks with the government.
Manoj Jarange said his march to Mumbai is certain, with the mobilisation date to be announced after supporters assemble on September 12.
Jarange’s indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district entered its 13th day on Thursday.
He is demanding Maratha reservation under the Other Backward Classes category, along with other measures.
His additional demands include implementing Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records and issuing Kunbi certificates to eligible Marathas.
Shiv Sangram president Jyoti Vinayakrao Mete urged Jarange to end the fast and pursue dialogue, saying the government had accepted 12 demands.
- Who
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, his supporters, and Shiv Sangram president Jyoti Vinayakrao Mete.
- What
- Jarange has confirmed a proposed march to Mumbai while continuing an indefinite hunger strike over Maratha reservation.
- When
- The report was dated September 10; Jarange’s fast had entered its 13th day, and supporters were expected to assemble on September 12.
- Where
- The fast is taking place at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, with Mumbai as the proposed march destination.
- Why
- Jarange is seeking Other Backward Classes reservation for Marathas, implementation of Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records, and Kunbi certificates for eligible community members.
Jarange and protest supporters
Dialogue and government-response advocates
Whether to march to Mumbai
Jarange and protest supporters
Jarange says the Mumbai march is certain and that its date will be announced after supporters assemble on September 12 if his demands are not met.
Dialogue and government-response advocates
Jyoti Vinayakrao Mete questioned the need for a Mumbai march, saying the state government had already accepted 12 demands and that protesters should choose dialogue.
How to proceed with the protest
Jarange and protest supporters
Jarange says he will continue responding to the situation, including observing how Kunbi-certificate camps are conducted and whether they resulted from the agitation.
Dialogue and government-response advocates
Mete urged Jarange to prioritise his health, end the hunger strike, and conclude the protest on a positive note through talks.
Political accountability
Jarange and protest supporters
Jarange accused Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil of relying on assurances, and alleged that Eknath Shinde was speaking for a party rather than the community.
Dialogue and government-response advocates
Mete’s position was that the reservation cause should continue through dialogue because the government’s doors remained open.
- Protester
- Manoj Jarange
- Protest site
- Antarwali Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra
- Hunger strike
- 13th day at the time of the report
- Proposed destination
- Mumbai
- Mobilisation planning
- Supporters were to assemble on September 12, after which the march date would be announced
- Main demand
- Reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes category
- Additional demands
- Implementation of Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records and Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas
