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Maratha preservation activistic Manoj Jarange launched his ninth indefinite fast nether a scorching summertime prima successful Jalna territory connected Saturday (May 30, 2026), intensifying unit connected the Maharashtra Government implicit the quota issue.
As the protestation commenced astatine Antarwali Sarati village, Maratha Reservation Cabinet Sub-Committee president and Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil rushed to the spot to clasp talks and transportation Mr. Jarange to telephone disconnected the stir.
The activist began the accelerated successful Antarwali Sarati village, astir 400 km from Mumbai, successful the unfastened without immoderate canopy oregon protective structure contempt the aggravated heat.
He has repeatedly warned the authorities that it should not taxable the Maratha assemblage to an "agni pariksha" (cruel proceedings by fire) and has vowed to proceed the agitation until factual enactment is taken connected the demands.
Mr. Jarange has renewed his request for the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha assemblage to avail the OBC quota, implementation of the Hyderabad and Satara Gazette records, and withdrawal of cases registered against Maratha protesters who participated successful the preservation agitation.
He has besides sought the instauration of a ministry for the Maratha assemblage connected the lines of the 1 for the Other Backward Classes.
As the protestation commenced, Mr. Vikhe Patil rushed to the country and requested Mr. Jarange to beryllium nether a shed, assuring him that the authorities is making efforts to resoluteness the issue.
