2 hrs ago
Minister Rejects Delegation Talks as Jarange Patil Continues Hunger Strike
Manoj Jarange Patil is protesting for changes related to Maratha reservation in Maharashtra.
His hunger strike has lasted 11 days.
His health became worse after he stopped drinking water and declined medical treatment.
He later started medical treatment again after speaking by phone with government representatives.
Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said the government will not send another delegation to meet him.
The minister said the government has already taken all the steps it can.
He pointed to records and certificate applications being checked for Kunbi status.
Jarange Patil disagrees and says the government made promises but did not act quickly enough.
The two sides remain divided over whether the government has fulfilled its commitments.
Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said no government delegation will meet Manoj Jarange Patil.
Jarange Patil’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 11th day, with his health reportedly deteriorating after he stopped consuming water and refused treatment.
Jarange Patil resumed medical treatment after a midnight phone conversation with Minister Uday Samant and BJP legislator Prasad Lad.
Vikhe Patil said 58 lakh Kunbi records had been displayed at gram panchayat offices, while 240 of 520 applications were specifically for certificates.
Jarange Patil accused Vikhe Patil of delaying action on Maratha reservation and barred him from entering Antarwali Sarati.
- Who
- Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil and Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who chairs the cabinet sub-committee on Maratha reservation.
- What
- Jarange Patil is continuing an indefinite hunger strike, while the minister has ruled out sending a government delegation to meet him.
- Where
- The developments were reported from Mumbai and Jalna, with historical-record verification taking place in Sambhajinagar and the protest linked to Antarwali Sarati.
- When
- The strike entered its 11th day on Tuesday; no specific calendar date is given.
- Why
- Jarange Patil is demanding action on Maratha reservation, while the government says it has already implemented available measures and is verifying historical records and certificates.
Government position
Jarange Patil’s position
Whether government commitments were fulfilled
Government position
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said the government has taken all necessary measures for the Maratha community and that implementation is underway.
Jarange Patil’s position
Manoj Jarange Patil said Vikhe Patil used promises and delays to waste a year and failed to deliver results for Marathas.
Historical records and certificates
Government position
The minister cited the display of 58 lakh Kunbi records and said certificates are being issued as genealogy details are verified.
Jarange Patil’s position
Jarange Patil questioned which Hyderabad gazette was used for certificates and called the government’s claims empty promises.
Further negotiations
Government position
Vikhe Patil said there were no additional options to offer and no further official visits were scheduled, while asking for a constructive response.
Jarange Patil’s position
Jarange Patil maintained his core demands and criticized the state leadership, including Vikhe Patil and other ministers.
Key facts
- Protest duration
- Jarange Patil’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 11th day.
- Government position
- Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said no government delegation will be sent to meet Jarange Patil.
- Medical treatment
- Jarange Patil resumed medical treatment after a midnight phone conversation with Uday Samant and Prasad Lad.
- Historical records
- The minister said 58 lakh Kunbi records were displayed at the gram panchayat level.
- Certificate applications
- Of 520 applications mentioned by the minister, 240 were specifically for obtaining certificates.
- Main dispute
- Jarange Patil says the government delayed promised action, while the government says its decisions are being implemented.
Quotes
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
Maharashtra minister and chairperson of the cabinet sub-committee on Maratha reservation
“If Jarange Patil remains firm, that is his decision. The government has taken all necessary actions required on its part, yet he remains dissatisfied.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
Maharashtra minister seeks talks with fasting Maratha reservation leader
Jarange Holds Hunger Strike, Seeks Maharashtra Resolution On Maratha Demands
Jarange Begins 11th Fast, Demands Kunbi Certificates for Marathas
Jarange Rejects Appeal, Keeps August 29 Maratha Reservation Strike
Maharashtra Ministers Seek End to Jarange Patil’s Maratha Quota Fast
Fadnavis Rules Out Reducing OBC Share for Maratha Quota
Fadnavis Reaffirms Legal Maratha Quota Commitment Amid Jarange Fast
Panic Reported Aboard Panvel-CSMT Local After Missed Stops
Pune Residents Urge Traditional Ganeshotsav To Curb Noise Pollution
