Latur District Bandh On Thursday For Maratha Reservation

The Sakal Maratha Samaj has announced a district-wide bandh in Latur on Thursday, September 3, in support of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is on an indefinite hunger strike.

The decision to observe the bandh was made at a meeting of Maratha community members in Latur on Wednesday, where participants expressed concerns over the socio-economic difficulties faced by Maratha families.

Rising household expenses, education costs, and farmer suicides were cited as major issues affecting the community, with participants arguing that reservation is necessary to address these difficulties.

The meeting also extended support to Jarange-Patil's agitation, alleging that the government has repeatedly given assurances on the reservation issue without resolving it.

The community has urged the government to consider Jarange-Patil's health and the concerns of the Maratha community, and to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

The bandh will begin at 7 am on Thursday, with schools, colleges, coaching classes, and markets expected to remain closed. Essential services will be exempted from the shutdown.

The Sakal Maratha Samaj has appealed to citizens and establishments to cooperate with the bandh.

The Maratha community has warned that political programmes involving ministers or elected representatives will not be allowed to take place in the district if the government fails to act on the demand.

The community's demands for reservation have been ongoing, with Jarange-Patil's hunger strike being the latest attempt to bring attention to the issue.

The bandh is expected to affect daily life in Latur district, with many establishments and services closed for the day.

The Maratha community's concerns and demands are likely to continue to be a major issue in the region, with the community seeking resolution and support from the government.

The shutdown is a significant development in the ongoing reservation debate, and its impact will be closely watched in the coming days.