Maharashtra: Maratha Leader Manoj Jarange-Patil's Hunger Agitation Intensifies, State Govt Anxious
Jarange-Patil’s stir, which now entered the fourth day, has become a raging issue in Marathwada, where the BJP lost badly in the recent Lok Sabha polls against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

Manoj Jarange-Patil | PTI
Pune: Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil’s hunger agitation for the fifth time in the past 18 months is now giving the state government pangs of anxiety.
About Manoj Jarange-Patil's Hunger Strike
Jarange-Patil’s stir, which now entered the fourth day, has become a raging issue in Marathwada, where the BJP lost badly in the recent Lok Sabha polls against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). On top of this, the counter-agitation by OBC leaders Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare has created tension in the Beed and Jalna districts.
ALSO READ
On Monday, Jarange-Patil spoke with the media, making it clear that he had nothing against the OBC community but remained firm on his demand that the reservation given to eligible Maratha candidates be extended to their families and distant relatives (‘sagesoyare’ in Marathi).
“I think some political leaders are misquoting me. I have nothing against the OBC community
RECENT STORIES
-
India's Largest National STEM Quiz 4.0 Launched With ₹2 Crore Prize Pool For Students -
SC Clears New AIFF Constitution, Calls It A 'New Beginning' For Indian Football -
National Consumer Helpline Now Accepts GST-Related Complaints In 16 Languages To Address Queries And... -
State-Owned India Infrastructure Finance To Raise $500 Million From Overseas Market By December To... -
Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Shares Encouraging Words To Oman Players After Team India's Victory;...