Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Ministers Seek End to Jarange Patil’s Maratha Quota Fast
Manoj Jarange Patil is fasting to demand reservation for the Maratha community and Kunbi caste certificates.
His fast had continued for five days when the ministers spoke.
The Maharashtra government gave him a draft plan and records connected to certificate applications.
It plans special camps to help people apply for certificates.
Officials also said more than 3,500 certificates have already been issued under the Hyderabad Gazette process.
The government said most police cases against Maratha protesters have been withdrawn.
It is also offering education and employment-related help to eligible families and students.
The ministers want Jarange Patil to stop fasting and discuss the remaining disagreements.
They said the government is open to changing its proposal while being careful about court cases.
Manoj Jarange Patil’s indefinite hunger strike demanding Maratha reservation and Kunbi certificates entered its fifth day.
The Jalna collector delivered the government’s draft proposal and records of 58 lakh entries to Jarange Patil.
Special camps will process Kunbi certificate applications from September 10 to September 17, with district nodal officers overseeing the process.
The government said more than 3,500 certificates have been issued under the Hyderabad Gazette framework and 90% of protest-related police cases withdrawn.
Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Uday Samant urged Jarange Patil to end his fast and enter talks.
- Who
- Activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Maharashtra ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Uday Samant, and state officials.
- What
- Jarange Patil is conducting an indefinite hunger strike demanding Maratha reservation and Kunbi caste certificates, while the government has presented steps to address the demands.
- When
- The fast had entered its fifth day; certificate camps are planned from September 10 to September 17.
- Where
- The developments concern Maharashtra, including Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- Why
- Jarange Patil is seeking Maratha reservation and Kunbi certificates; ministers are urging dialogue while the government reviews certificate, legal, education, and employment measures.
Maharashtra Government
Manoj Jarange Patil and Protesters
Whether to end the fast
Maharashtra Government
Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Uday Samant urged Jarange Patil to end his hunger strike and engage in talks.
Manoj Jarange Patil and Protesters
Jarange Patil continued his indefinite hunger strike while demanding action on Maratha reservation and Kunbi caste certificates.
Kunbi certificate process
Maharashtra Government
The government said it has submitted a draft proposal, provided records of 58 lakh entries, scheduled special camps, and is monitoring certificate issuance through district officials.
Manoj Jarange Patil and Protesters
The protest movement is seeking Kunbi certificates as part of its demands; the government is awaiting Jarange Patil’s feedback on its proposal.
Satara Gazette implementation
Maharashtra Government
The government is seeking the Advocate General’s advice and says legal caution is needed so implementation does not affect the Hyderabad Gazette in ongoing court challenges.
Manoj Jarange Patil and Protesters
The article does not state a separate response from Jarange Patil on the Satara Gazette.
- Hunger strike
- Manoj Jarange Patil’s indefinite fast had entered its fifth day.
- Government proposal
- The Jalna District Collector delivered a draft proposal and a pen drive containing records of 58 lakh entries.
- Certificate camps
- Special camps are planned across all administrative circles from September 10 to September 17.
- Certificates issued
- More than 3,500 certificates have been issued under the Hyderabad Gazette framework.
- Police cases
- The government said 90% of cases against Maratha protesters had been withdrawn, with 118 still pending.
- Applications and employment
- The Maratha Cell has processed 2.5 lakh applications; 33 people from eligible families have joined government service, while 85 applications remain under processing.
- Student support
- Maratha students are receiving benefits on par with OBC students, and rejected Kunbi certificate applicants can receive fee support through the EWS scheme.