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Maratha Activist Refuses Water On Day 8 Of Hunger Strike

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil intensifies agitation, refuses water and medical treatment. Demands action on Maratha reservation and Kunbi caste certificates.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 05 September 2026 at 08:32 pm
Maratha Activist Refuses Water On Day 8 Of Hunger Strike

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has intensified his agitation on the eighth day of his indefinite hunger strike, refusing water, intravenous fluids, and medical treatment. He is pressing the Maharashtra government to fulfill the Maratha community's pending demands.

Jarange has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 29 at Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra's Jalna district. A large number of supporters have gathered to back his agitation. He has been demanding action on Maratha reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community.

Speaking to reporters, Jarange said that he wants to secure reservation for the Marathas and that the government should give them what is rightfully theirs. He maintained that he will not end his hunger strike until the government fulfills the community's demands.

Jarange has given the government time till September 11 to implement the demands. If the government accepts all the demands, the Maratha community will bring gulal to Mumbai, and the date of the Mumbai agitation will be announced in a meeting to be held on September 12.

Jarange described the ongoing agitation as his 'last movement', saying that if all the demands are implemented, there will be no need for the community to launch another agitation. Earlier, Jarange had agreed to consume water and allowed doctors to administer intravenous fluids after BJP MLC Prasad Lad visited the protest site and assured him that the government would address the pending demands of the Maratha community.

However, Jarange hardened his stance, refusing water and medical treatment. The Maratha community has been demanding reservation for a long time, and Jarange's agitation has gained significant support.

The Maharashtra government has been facing pressure to fulfill the Maratha community's demands. The community has been seeking reservation in education and employment, and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates is a key demand.

The agitation has sparked concerns about the well-being of Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for eight days. His refusal to accept water and medical treatment has raised concerns about his health.

The outcome of the agitation is uncertain, but Jarange's determination to secure reservation for the Marathas has gained significant attention. The Maharashtra government will have to take a decision on the demands soon, as the deadline set by Jarange is approaching.

The Maratha community's demands have been pending for a long time, and the agitation has brought attention to the issue. The community is seeking justice and equality, and the government will have to take a decision that addresses their concerns.

In conclusion, the Maratha reservation agitation has intensified, with Jarange refusing water and medical treatment. The Maharashtra government will have to take a decision on the demands soon, as the deadline is approaching. The outcome of the agitation is uncertain, but it has brought attention to the issue and sparked concerns about the well-being of Jarange.

Frequently asked questions

What is Manoj Jarange Patil demanding?

He is demanding action on Maratha reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community.

How long has Manoj Jarange Patil been on hunger strike?

He has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 29.

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