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Jarange on Hunger Strike for Maratha Quota
A man named Manoj Jarange is on a hunger strike.
He wants the government to recognize Marathas as Kunbis so they can get benefits like education and jobs.
He gave the government a deadline of 12 September to agree.
If they don't, he plans to protest in Mumbai.
He also wants the government to stop cases against people who protested before and give money to families who lost someone in those protests.
Manoj Jarange is on a hunger strike demanding recognition of Kunbi status for Marathas.
He set a deadline of 12 September for the government to respond.
Additional demands include reservation based on the Satara Gazette and withdrawal of police cases against protesters.
Jarange warned of demonstrations in Mumbai if his demands are not met.
The government has indicated it is open to discussing the legality of Maratha quota.
- Who
- Manoj Jarange
- What
- Hunger strike for Maratha quota recognition
- Where
- Mumbai
- When
- Deadline set for 12 September
- Why
- To demand recognition of Kunbi status for Marathas and other benefits
Key facts
- Name
- Manoj Jarange
- Demand
- Recognition of Kunbi status for Marathas
- Deadline
- 12 September
- Location
- Mumbai
- Additional Demands
- Reservation based on Satara Gazette, withdrawal of police cases, compensation for protester families
Sources
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