Manoj Jarange's Lonely Battle for Maratha Quota

Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange voiced his feelings of isolation as he continues to fight for Maratha reservation despite opposition from his own community. He insists on the issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas, a move opposed by OBC activists. Jarange has vowed to persist until his demands are met.

In a stark revelation, Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange has disclosed his sense of isolation in his battle for reservation. Speaking to reporters before his discharge from a private hospital, Jarange highlighted the unity among OBC leaders from various parties compared to the lack of support from his own Maratha community.

Jarange, who initiated his latest protest on June 8 and suspended it six days later, demands the implementation of a draft notification recognizing Kunbis as 'sage soyare' (blood relatives) of Marathas. This would allow Marathas to be eligible for OBC quota benefits.

Conversely, OBC activist Laxman Hake and his supporters have opposed this demand, asserting that the state should avoid decisions impacting OBCs. Despite feeling abandoned, Jarange remains steadfast in urging the government to meet the Maratha community's demands and publish a notification aligning Marathas and Kunbis.