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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members who can prove their OBC antecedents, directing the state to file a detailed response within four weeks

The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, ruling the petitioner was not an aggrieved person. The court noted OBCs had already filed petitions, which will be heard separately

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day hunger strike after the Maharashtra government accepted most of his demands. Eligible Marathas will now receive Kunbi caste certificates and quota in education and jobs under OBC

OBC activist Laxman Hake has threatened protests against Maharashtra’s move to grant Marathas Kunbi caste certificates, making them eligible for OBC reservations. He argued the state has no authority to alter quotas, warning of dissent among OBCs and VJNT communities.

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.

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, leading a protest at Azad Maidan, threatened that over 5 crore Marathas would march to Mumbai if the quota demand is ignored. Traffic near CSMT was disrupted as the agitation entered its fourth day

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil escalated his fast by giving up water, drawing thousands to Azad Maidan. Heavy traffic disruptions hit south Mumbai as police enforced diversions and tightened security.

Marathi activist Manoj Jarange vowed to stop water intake from the fourth day of his hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding OBC quota for Marathas. The Maharashtra government seeks legal advice while traffic disruptions and business concerns grow amid the ongoing protest.

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

Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said a government delegation, led by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde, will hold talks with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan demanding OBC quota recognition for Marathas

Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, vowing not to withdraw until demands for OBC recognition and 10 per cent reservation are met. The state government says it is ready for talks, urging restraint

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

The government is giving protection to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, and at the same time there is a demand (from right-wing outfits) for its removal, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said

As the hunger-strike gets longer and the date of Maharashtra Assembly elections looms closer, Maratha groups have issued calls for a shutdown (bandh) in Beed and Osmanabad districts

Says he had to take the step as Maharashtra government failed to fulfil promise on reservation issue

Warns that if Maharshtra government fails to resolve issue immediately, he would stop taking intravenous fluids again

CM Shinde, accompanied by some of his ministerial colleagues, visited Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where the protest was on, and met Jarange in the morning.