Maratha movement intensifies in Mumbai | Jarange on indefinite fast from today | Know what is the demand

The Maratha reservation issue has once again gained momentum in Maharashtra, with activist Manoj Jarange announcing an indefinite fast starting today in Mumbai. The decision comes after repeated appeals to the government for a permanent reservation solution failed to yield results, triggering frustration among the Maratha community.
Jarange, who has become a leading voice of the Maratha movement, has urged the Maharashtra government to take immediate and concrete steps to ensure reservation for the community in education and government jobs. According to him, temporary solutions and assurances are no longer acceptable, as the community has been waiting for decades for justice.
The Maratha community, which constitutes a significant population in Maharashtra, has been demanding reservation under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. The demand is rooted in concerns over limited opportunities in education and employment, with the community arguing that socio-economic disadvantages justify affirmative action.
Supporters of Jarange’s movement have already begun gathering in Mumbai, with rallies and protests expected across the state. Security has been tightened to avoid any untoward incident, as previous demonstrations on the issue had witnessed unrest.
The state government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has appealed for calm and promised dialogue, but Jarange insists that only a clear and legally sustainable reservation policy will end the agitation. The protest has put the government in a tough spot, balancing legal constraints with political pressure.
As Jarange sits on his indefinite fast, all eyes are on the Maharashtra government’s next move. Will it bring forward a long-term solution or once again rely on temporary measures? The coming days will determine the trajectory of one of the state’s most pressing social and political issues.
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