Overview

• Manoj Jarange-Patil’s indefinite fast continued at Azad Maidan, and he warned he will stop drinking water from Monday while refusing to leave until his demands are met.
• Mumbai Police extended permission for the sit-in through Sunday as thousands of supporters crowded areas around CSMT, with police noting arrivals in thousands of vehicles and significant traffic disruption.
• A government delegation led by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde met Jarange, but no settlement emerged, with Shinde noting he is not authorised to declare community-wide status and that caste certificates are issued to individuals.
• Justice Shinde said a cabinet sub-committee has given in-principle approval to accept the Hyderabad Gazette for issuing Kunbi certificates, with the panel to relay details back to the cabinet.
• Devendra Fadnavis said the state is seeking a solution within constitutional parameters, Sharad Pawar suggested a constitutional amendment may be required, some BJP ministers floated the EWS route, and the BMC reported deploying toilets, water and sanitation after protesters complained of poor amenities.