Confident that Manoj Jarange Patil will withdraw agitation: BJP Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil expressed confidence that activist Manoj Jarange Patil will withdraw his planned agitation regarding Maratha reservation. A meeting is scheduled to address Jarange Patil's demands and clarify government actions. The minister highlighted ongoing issues with certificate validation and the implementation of the reservation process.
- ▪Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil believes Manoj Jarange Patil will end his protest after understanding the government's efforts.
- ▪Jarange Patil announced an indefinite hunger strike due to delays in issuing Maratha reservation certificates.
- ▪The government has formed a sub-committee to monitor the implementation of the reservation and distribution of certificates.
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A day after BJP leader Prasad Lad met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Friday (May 29, 2026) reiterated that he has full confidence that Mr Jarange Patil will withdraw his agitation when he knows what the government has done for Maratha reservation. The protest is slated to begin on Saturday (May 30, 2026).“We will discuss the issues, clear the misunderstandings, and I am confident once he understands the position of government, he will not protest,” he said.A delegation of BJP leaders — Mr Vikhe Patil and Prasad Lad, will meet Jarange Patil on Friday (May 29, 2026) afternoon to address his demands. Mr.
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