Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Maratha Activist Announces Hunger Strike Over Reservation Issues
Manoj Jarange, a leader for the Maratha community, is upset because the government hasn't kept its promises to give them benefits like jobs and education.
He believes the government tricked them.
He's planning a hunger strike starting August 29 in Mumbai.
He wants the government to use old records to prove Marathas are Kunbis and give them special certificates.
He's also angry that the government hasn't stopped legal cases against people who protested for these rights, urging people to join the fight to get what was promised.
Manoj Jarange accuses the Maharashtra government of not fulfilling promises.
He plans a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29.
Jarange demands recognition of all Marathas as Kunbis.
He wants implementation of historical records for Kunbi certificates.
He criticizes the government for not withdrawing cases against protesters.
- Who
- Manoj Jarange and the Maratha community.
- What
- Manoj Jarange announced a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, August 29 is the planned date.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To pressure the government to fulfill promises regarding Maratha reservation.
Activist's Demands
Government's Actions
Caste Recognition
Activist's Demands
Marathas should be recognized as Kunbis.
Government's Actions
The government has not fully addressed this issue.
Gazette Implementation
Activist's Demands
Historical gazettes should be implemented.
Government's Actions
The government has not yet fully acted.
Withdrawal of Cases
Activist's Demands
Cases against reservation protesters should be withdrawn.
Government's Actions
The government hasn't withdrawn the cases.
- Activist
- Manoj Jarange
- Demand
- Maratha community be recognized as Kunbis
- Action
- Fresh hunger strike
- Location
- Mumbai
- Date
- August 29
- Criticism
- Government for unfulfilled promises and deceit.
- Documents Collected
- Over 58 lakh
