Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange declared victory at Azad Maidan after the Maharashtra government’s sub-committee accepted most of his demands, including implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette. Jubilant supporters celebrated with slogans, music, and colours, calling it a historic moment for reservation
Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai turned CSMT and nearby roads into informal playgrounds, playing kabaddi, kho-kho, and cricket, while littering food and waste. Authorities and BMC workers struggled to maintain cleanliness as thousands supported Manoj Jarange’s ongoing hunger strike.
Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation entered its third day at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, with the activist threatening to stop drinking water from Monday. BJP ministers urged the community to use the EWS quota instead, as talks for a resolution continued
Mumbai police deployed over 1,500 personnel at Azad Maidan as activist Manoj Jarange launches an indefinite fast demanding Maratha reservation. Authorities expect thousands of protesters, with central forces diverted to ensure law and order during the demonstration
Pawar's remarks came after he was informed that the Governor has reportedly gone to Goa, putting a question mark on the plans of the Samyukta Shetkari Kamgar Morcha leaders to submit the memorandum
The agitation is part of the all-India 3-day action launched since Sunday in all states to express solidarity with the farmers in Delhi demanding a complete repeal of the 3 farm laws.
