Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Jarange Opposes Shinde’s Parbhani Rally as Security Tightened
Manoj Jarange Patil is protesting for reservation benefits for eligible members of the Maratha community.
He has started an indefinite hunger strike in Antarwali Sarati.
He does not want a political programme involving Eknath Shinde to take place in Parbhani.
Jarange warned that the event could create a difficult situation for Shinde.
Sanjay Jadhav, who is organizing the programme, said it would continue.
The event is expected to attract many people and political leaders.
Police have increased security because of the disagreement.
Jarange said he would announce his next move on September 12.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil resumed an indefinite fast at Antarwali Sarati over reservation-related demands.
Jarange opposed Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s farmer-youth interaction programme in Parbhani.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav refused to cancel the event, saying preparations had been underway for about 15 days.
The programme is expected to draw thousands and may include leaders joining the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Police increased security in Parbhani, and the district superintendent of police visited Jadhav’s residence.
- Who
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav.
- What
- A dispute has emerged over Shinde’s planned farmer-youth interaction programme in Parbhani while Jarange fasts for Maratha reservation demands.
- When
- The standoff emerged on Sunday, a day after Jarange resumed his indefinite fast; Jarange said his next move would be announced on September 12.
- Where
- The programme is scheduled at the district sports complex in Parbhani, while Jarange is fasting at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district.
- Why
- Jarange wants the programme cancelled and is demanding implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette process and Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas.
Manoj Jarange’s Position
Sanjay Jadhav and Shinde Faction’s Position
Whether the programme should proceed
Manoj Jarange’s Position
Jarange says the programme should not be held and has asked Jadhav not to organize it in his constituency.
Sanjay Jadhav and Shinde Faction’s Position
Jadhav has refused to cancel the programme and said preparations and arrangements were already in place.
Political response
Manoj Jarange’s Position
Jarange warned that the event could create a difficult situation for Shinde and said he had accepted Shinde’s challenge, promising a response in Mumbai.
Sanjay Jadhav and Shinde Faction’s Position
The Shinde-led faction is proceeding with the event, which is expected to include local leaders and elected representatives joining the faction.
Maratha reservation process
Manoj Jarange’s Position
Jarange says the process for implementing the Hyderabad Gazette decision has not moved quickly enough, prompting his renewed fast.
Sanjay Jadhav and Shinde Faction’s Position
The state government previously issued a resolution establishing a process to verify historical Kunbi records and genealogical links for applicants seeking certificates.
- Protest location
- Antarwali Sarati, Jalna district
- Programme location
- District sports complex, Parbhani
- Organizer
- Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav
- Main protest demands
- Implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette process and Kunbi certificates for eligible Maratha community members
- Expected attendance
- Thousands of people
- Security response
- Police increased security in Parbhani, and the district superintendent of police visited Jadhav’s residence
- Political significance
- The event is Jadhav’s first major public programme in the district with Shinde after joining the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in June