Explorer

Maratha Quota Row: Activist Manoj Jarange Ends Fast, Gives Shinde Govt 2-Month Ultimatum To Resolve Issue

Jarange broke his fast by drinking juice, but not before threatening to organise a major march to Mumbai if no decision is made by December 24.

Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota campaigner, finished his nine-day indefinite fast for the Maratha reservation on Thursday, news agency PTI reported. Jarange broke his fast by drinking juice, but not before threatening to organise a major march to Mumbai if no decision is made by December 24. His statement occurred at the fast site in his hamlet in Jalna district, after four state ministers visited with him and asked him to end his extended hunger strike.

"I will not enter my home until all Marathas are given reservation," activist Manoj Jarange Patil declared after ministers convinced him to break off his fast.

According to reports, Jarange wanted quota for Marathas throughout Maharashtra during negotiations with the government team. He sought "foolproof reservation" and requested assurance from the state administration.

A team led by retired high court justices Sandeep Shinde and M G Gaikwad, as well as authorities, met with Jarange, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike in his hamlet of Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district since October 25 in protest of the Maratha quota claim.

MLA Bachchu Kadu, a supporter of the governing coalition, was also there.

Manoj Jarange was informed by one of the ministers that the Maratha quota topic will be heard in the Maharashtra Legislature on December 8.

During the press conference on Thursday, Jarange urged that the government provide sufficient cash and send various teams to conduct an assessment of the Maratha community's economic and social backwardness. 

He urged that a government decree awarding Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas be issued, with the phrase 'throughout' (Maharashtra) inserted. 

The government has already begun the process of awarding Kunbi credentials to Marathas from the Marathwada area who can show historical records referring to themselves or their relatives as Kunbi. Kunbi, an agricultural group, is eligible for reservation under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. 

 

 

 

 

 

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Harris Vs Trump: When Will The World Know Who Has Won As US Votes To Elect New President
Harris Vs Trump: When Will The World Know Who Has Won As US Votes To Elect New President
'Such Violent Acts Will Never Weaken India’s Resolve': PM Modi Condemns Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada
'Such Violent Acts Will Never Weaken India’s Resolve': PM Modi Condemns Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada
US Election News Live: Harris, Trump Make Final Pitch To Pennsylvania Voters Before Historic Vote
US Election News Live: Harris, Trump Make Final Pitch To Pennsylvania Voters Before Historic Vote
Indian Army Resumes Restricted Patrolling At Depsang Plains As Disengagement With China Progresses
Indian Army Resumes Restricted Patrolling At Depsang Plains As Disengagement With China Progresses
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Almora Bus Accident: Bus Carrying 42 Plunges Into Ravine in Uttarakhand | ABP NewsBreaking News: Poster Wars Heat Up in Lucknow Ahead of UP By-Elections | ABP NewsManoj Jarange Makes Bold Declaration Ahead of Maharashtra Elections 2024UP News: Political Resolution Looms for UP's 69,000 Teacher Recruitment Saga Ahead of By-Elections

Photo Gallery

Embed widget