Mumbai: Protesters demanding Maratha reservation, who have gathered in Mumbai, are now attempting to locate the residence of lawyer Gunratna Sadavarte. The protesters are furious as Advocate Sadavarte has been a strong opponent of Maratha reservation and has even filed petitions in court against it. Because of this, many were heard asking, “Where is Sadavarte’s house?”
In view of the mounting anger, Mumbai Police have deployed security outside Sadavarte’s residence since Thursday.
Police Deploy Heavy Security Outside Advocate’s Residence
The issue of Maratha reservation has been simmering for years across Maharashtra, with Manoj Jarange Patil leading statewide protests. While the community is pressing for inclusion in the reservation category, Sadavarte’s staunch opposition has made him a prime target of Maratha activists’ ire.
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Many of the protesters have come to Mumbai for the first time, and their frustration is evident. Some even approached media representatives to inquire about the location of Sadavarte’s house. Tensions escalated further after Sadavarte reportedly complained that protesters were violating rules, provoking them even more.
Authorities Fear Repeat of Last Year’s Vandalism Incident
A massive gathering of protesters is expected in Mumbai on Friday. To prevent any law-and-order issues, police have beefed up security across the city. Given that protesters had vandalized Sadavarte’s car last year, authorities are taking no chances. A heavy police presence has been stationed outside Crystal Tower in Parel, where Advocate Sadavarte resides, to avert any untoward incident.
