Overview

• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ OSD, Rajendra Sable Patil, met Manoj Jarange in Jalna and requested that he postpone the Mumbai agitation because of Ganeshotsav.
• Jarange has set an ultimatum for a 10% OBC quota and says he will start from Antarwali Sarati on August 27 and begin an indefinite fast at Azad Maidan on August 29.
• Protest organizers have asked for a single dedicated route into Mumbai and stated they will not change it once allotted.
• Mumbai Police anticipate severe crowd and traffic pressures during the festival period as large numbers converge on the city for both Ganeshotsav and the planned protest.
• The state points to a previously announced 10% separate Maratha quota now under court challenge, as Fadnavis expresses hope the demonstrations will not disrupt festivities.