'Govt Don't Test ...': Manoj Yarange Warn on Day 2 of Maratha -Quota -Protes on Azad Maidan in Mumbai

Maratha quota activist Manoj Yarange gained his excitement in Azad Maidan in Mumbai and warned the Maharashtra government not to test the patience of the community. On Saturday, the second day of his indefinite hunger strike, he accused the state of spreading wrong information and failing to provide even basic facilities for protesters. What is Manoj Yarange demanding? The 43-year-old activist insists on a 10% discussion for marathas under the OBC category by recognizing them as Kunbis, an agricultural guests already listed under OBC. Years made it clear that he did not want to cut the OBC quota, but only claimed “the rightful share” for his community. “We just demand that we get our rightful part of the quota based on the suitability under the Kunbi category,” he said. “We don’t want to enjoy politics. We just want a reservation. The government should not test the patience of the maratha community,” he warned. “We don’t ask to reduce the OBC quota. Don’t spread wrong information,” he charged. Manoj Jarange further demanded the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, not to offend poor marathas. He accused Fadnavis of trying to create instability and bring about the atmosphere in the state. Conditions worsen at Azad Maidan Thousands of supporters joined Manoj Jarange on the historic ground, with heavy overnight rain and the deep mud of the ankle. Protesters complained about food scarcity and poor sanitation, claiming that stores were closed in the area. Many people also regretted the lack of water in toilets. Traffic stopped outside of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), while Roerators spilled on key roads on Friday, forcing the police to hold the Maharashtra government steps in the midst of growing tensions, Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said that a governmental delegation led by a government. Shinde is also head of the committee that verifies the maratha community’s art records. “We are committed to solving the matter positively,” Vikhe Patil said, adding that sanitation and water complaints are being addressed on the protest. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis reiterated that the state would seek a solution within the constitutional framework, but emphasized that the claim must remain free of political motives. The opposition MVA is at the Fadnavis government. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has accused the ruling Mahayuti government of not managing the situation. Opposition leaders said the center should relax the 50% pan on discussions and perform a cabinets census if the problem is to be solved. Why is it matter? This is the eighth protest of Manoj Yarange since 2023. Earlier this year he ended a hunger strike on the sixth day after the assurance of the Maharashtra government, but warned that he would return to Mumbai with a greater movement if promises were not met. While the Ganesh festival is underway and Mumbai’s traffic is paralyzed, the pressure on the state government is to quickly conclude an agreement.