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The tent and stage at Maharashtra’s Antarwali Sarati village, the epicentre of Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation, were dismantled after 1,123 days. Villagers decided to clear the site following the conclusion of Jarange’s latest hunger strike

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange called off his 20-day hunger strike in Beed on Thursday after talks with a Maharashtra government delegation. He gave the state three months to address his demands, warning that the agitation would move to Mumbai

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said his Mumbai march could be cancelled as his health deteriorated during his 19th day of hunger strike. Doctors reported severe dehydration, low blood pressure and blood sugar, and advised urgent ICU hospitalisation

Manoj Jarange Patil has alleged a conspiracy to kill him and create chaos during his proposed Mumbai march for Maratha reservation. He said he would not surrender, while urging supporters to join the peaceful agitation despite government warnings and possible restrictions

Manoj Jarange announced an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan from September 19, seeking Maratha quota in jobs and education. He will lead supporters from Jalna towards Mumbai from September 15, amid Ganpati festivities and opposition from OBC groups

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government is willing to discuss constitutionally and legally valid Maratha quota demands as activist Manoj Jarange continued his hunger strike in Jalna. Jarange has threatened a Mumbai march if demands for Kunbi certificates remain unmet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said reservation demands from different communities would be considered only if they comply with the Constitution and existing rules. He stressed equitable treatment for Marathas, OBCs, SCs, STs and other communities amid renewed quota debate

OBC members in Nagpur will stage a protest march on October 10 against the Maratha quota Government Resolution. Leaders across parties, including Congress, NCP, and BJP, oppose Marathas’ inclusion in the OBC category for reservation, citing community concerns

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

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that the Maharashtra government’s recent GR on Maratha quota harms OBC interests, fuels unrest, and spreads communal tension in Marathwada. He also criticised NCP leaders for hypocrisy and demanded government accountability over the reservation issue

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

Maharashtra’s Beed administration has directed police to review 400 cases linked to the Maratha quota agitation and submit a report within eight days. The review follows a Cabinet sub-committee decision to forward findings to the state Home Department

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

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