Maratha Quota Hunger Strike: Manoj Jarange Takes a Stand

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike continued for the second day in Jalna, Maharashtra. Jarange demands the state's immediate implementation of the 'sage soyare' notification to enable Marathas to avail OBC quota benefits. He criticizes BJP's Pravin Darekar and threatens to campaign against the BJP if demands are unmet.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike reached its second day on Sunday in Antarwali Sarati, located in Maharashtra's Jalna district.

Jarange is advocating for the immediate implementation of the state government’s 'sage soyare' notification, which will grant the Maratha community access to OBC quota benefits through the issuance of Kunbi certificates.

Addressing the press, Jarange criticized BJP MLC Pravin Darekar over his recent comments, alleging that Darekar has been contracted to dismantle the Maratha movement.

'If they imprison me, ensure that all BJP candidates are defeated in the assembly polls,' Jarange told reporters. 'Darekar is acting under the influence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Individuals like Darekar will cause substantial losses for the BJP,' he added.

Jarange warned that if the Maharashtra government fails to pass a law recognizing Marathas as Kunbis before the assembly polls, he will mobilize a campaign against the BJP to ensure their electoral defeat.

In response, Darekar recently stated that Jarange's protest is politically motivated and serves personal ambitions rather than the community's welfare.