Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Ends Nine-Day Hunger Strike

Jarange's health deteriorated as he demanded Maratha inclusion in the OBC category, prompting calls from courts and supporters to end his fast.

Manoj Jarange Patil ended his hunger strike on September 25 after nine days, demanding Maratha reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
Jarange's health significantly deteriorated during the strike, leading to appeals from the courts and his supporters to prioritize his well-being.
This was Jarange's sixth hunger strike to push for the Maratha community's inclusion in the OBC category for government jobs and education.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured efforts to legally secure Maratha reservations and highlighted existing support initiatives.
Counter-protests by OBC activists in nearby Wadigodri village opposed the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category.