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CJP Founder Warns Maharashtra Govt Over Maratha Activist

Abhijeet Dipke warns against intervening in Manoj Jarange's hunger strike

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 11 September 2026 at 04:27 pm
CJP Founder Warns Maharashtra Govt Over Maratha Activist

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), met with Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Friday in Jalna district, where Jarange's hunger strike has entered its 14th day. Dipke appealed to the Maharashtra government to listen to Jarange's demands and warned against attempts to forcibly intervene in the agitation.

Dipke met Jarange at Antarwali Sarati village and spoke to the media later, stating that the government should have a dialogue with Jarange to understand his demands. He emphasized that the government should not try to touch Jarange, as this is Maharashtra and there will be consequences.

Jarange is seeking facilities for students, particularly those from rural areas, and is agitating for reservation-related measures for the Maratha community. Dipke mentioned that Jarange is inspired by the story of Prathamesh Deshmukh, an MPSC aspirant who died by suicide due to lack of facilities.

Dipke criticized the government, saying that the chief minister and deputy CM send their children to study abroad while the schools in Maharashtra are not up to the mark. He also questioned whether the government wanted to keep Jarange starved for 26 days, like activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had protested at Jantar Mantar.

Dipke appealed to the government and chief minister to meet Jarange and understand his demands. He warned that if anyone touches Jarange, the entire state of Maharashtra will come together to support him.

The Maratha community has been demanding reservation for some time now, and Jarange's hunger strike has brought attention to the issue. The government has been criticized for not doing enough to address the community's demands.

Dipke's warning to the government comes at a time when the state is already facing unrest over various issues. The government will need to carefully consider its next steps to avoid escalating the situation.

In recent years, Maharashtra has seen several protests and agitations over various issues, including reservation and farmers' rights. The government has been under pressure to address these issues and provide relief to the affected communities.

The Maratha community is one of the largest communities in Maharashtra, and their demands for reservation have been a longstanding issue. The government will need to find a solution to this issue to avoid further unrest and agitation.

In conclusion, the situation in Maharashtra is complex, and the government will need to carefully consider its next steps to address the demands of the Maratha community and avoid escalating the situation.

Frequently asked questions

What is Manoj Jarange's hunger strike about?

Manoj Jarange's hunger strike is about demanding reservation-related measures for the Maratha community.

Who is Abhijeet Dipke and what is his role?

Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and is supporting Manoj Jarange's hunger strike.

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