Manoj Jarange Patil firm to launch indefinite hunger strike from May 30
Manoj Jarange Patil plans to start an indefinite hunger strike on May 30, 2026, in Jalna district, Maharashtra, to protest against the government's handling of Maratha reservation issues. Despite discussions with BJP leaders, he remains unsatisfied with the government's assurances regarding the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates. The Maharashtra government has acknowledged the challenges in implementing the quota and is taking steps to address them, but Jarange Patil is determined to proceed with his agitation.
- ▪Manoj Jarange Patil will begin an indefinite hunger strike on May 30, 2026, in Jalna district.
- ▪He accuses the Maharashtra government of failing to address discrepancies in Kunbi caste certificates.
- ▪BJP leaders met with Jarange Patil but he remains unconvinced by their assurances regarding Maratha reservation.
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday (May 29, 2026) reiterated that he will begin the indefinite hunger strike under the blazing sun without any shade from Saturday (May 30, 2026) in Antarwali Sarati village of Maharashtra’s Jalna district. He stayed firm on his decision even after meeting the delegation of BJP leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Prasad Lad, accusing the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government of taking his agnipariksha “cruel trial by fire”.“They are taking agniparisksha of the Maratha community. This arrogance of government should stop. Mr. Fadnavis should sit in this May heat like me for two days. If he has courage,” said Mr. Jarange Patil, calling his upcoming agitation toughest of all.
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