'Jan Aakrosh Yatra': OBC Groups Rally for Quota Rights in Maharashtra

Several OBC outfits will commence the 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' from Jalna, Maharashtra to safeguard their quota rights. The march, organized by the OBC Protection Committee, will traverse Marathwada, Vidarbha, and Ahmednagar. Key participants include OBC activist Laxman Hake, who opposes the OBC status for Marathas as demanded by Manoj Jarange.

Several OBC outfits will kick off the 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' from Jalna, Maharashtra, on Monday to defend their quota rights, one of the organizers announced.

During a press briefing, activist Navnath Waghmare revealed that the march, orchestrated by the OBC Protection Committee, will journey through Marathwada, Vidarbha, and Ahmednagar.

Prominent participants include OBC activist Laxman Hake, leading the opposition against granting OBC status to Marathas, as demanded by Manoj Jarange, who is currently on a hunger strike since Saturday in Antarwali Sarati, seeking Kunbi certificates for Marathas to access OBC quota benefits.

''Jarange's demands are unreasonable and unconstitutional. The march aims to protect our rights,'' Waghmare stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)