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Jarange Patil Announces Indefinite Maratha Quota Hunger Strike
Manoj Jarange is leading a protest for reservations for Marathas in jobs and education.
He says the protest will begin with a march toward Mumbai on September 15.
The march is expected to travel about 100 kilometers each day.
On September 19, Jarange plans to start an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan.
He wants the government to include Marathas in the OBC category using Kunbi records.
Some other OBC groups do not agree with this demand.
Jarange has asked for a peaceful protest and warned the Maharashtra government not to block the march.
The Bombay High Court said the protest could go ahead by refusing an urgent request to stop it.
Manoj Jarange will begin an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on September 19.
Supporters plan to march toward Mumbai from September 15, covering about 100 kilometers daily.
The protest seeks a Government Resolution placing Marathas in the OBC category using Kunbi records.
Other OBC groups oppose the proposed inclusion of Marathas in their category.
The Bombay High Court refused an urgent request to stop the agitation, affirming the right to protest.
- Who
- Activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters.
- What
- A march to Mumbai followed by an indefinite hunger strike seeking Maratha inclusion in the OBC category for job and education reservations.
- Where
- The march will proceed toward Mumbai through various districts, with the hunger strike planned at Azad Maidan.
- When
- The march is scheduled to begin September 15, and the hunger strike is scheduled to begin September 19; Ganpati festivities run from September 14 to 25.
- Why
- The protesters want a Government Resolution recognizing Marathas as OBCs based on Kunbi records.
Maratha Quota Advocates
Other OBC Groups
Proposed OBC inclusion
Maratha Quota Advocates
Maratha quota supporters want the government to issue a resolution including Marathas in the OBC category based on Kunbi records.
Other OBC Groups
Other OBC groups oppose including Marathas in their category.
Planned agitation
Maratha Quota Advocates
Manoj Jarange and his supporters say they will hold a peaceful march and begin an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai.
Other OBC Groups
The article does not state a specific alternative action or position from other OBC groups regarding the planned march.
Key facts
- Hunger strike location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Hunger strike start
- September 19
- March start
- September 15
- Planned daily distance
- Approximately 100 kilometers
- Main demand
- A Government Resolution including Marathas in the OBC category based on Kunbi records
- Opposition
- Other OBC groups oppose the proposed inclusion
- Court action
- The Bombay High Court refused an urgent request to stop the agitation
Sources
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