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Jarange-Patil ends 9th hunger strike after 12-point assurance from govt

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 01, 2026 04:38 am IST

Maratha activist Jarange-Patil ends hunger strike after govt’s 12-point proposal

Jarange-Patil had began his ninth round of indefinite hunger strike at 10 am on Saturday in Antarwali Sarati, his native village in Jalna district of the Marathwada region (PTI)

Published on May 31, 2026 01:16 pm IST

Jarange-Patil to launch ‘extreme’ hunger strike on May 30 without food, water, shade

Thane, India - November,21, 2023: Community of Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil is seen interacting with maratha community in a meeting at Gadkari Hall in Thane to demand Maratha reservation ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, November ,21, 2023. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

Published on May 29, 2026 05:46 am IST

Govt promises clarity on Jarange-Patil demands by May 28

Mumbai, India – 24 Mar 2026: Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Pati at Azad Maidan to support on 9th day of hunger strike by Dhangar reservation agitator Deepak Borhade who fight for get reservation to e Dhangar community from the ST category, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on May 23, 2026 05:48 am IST

BJP’s Prasad Lad meets Manoj Jarange Patil in govt’s outreach to quota activist

In a post on X, Lad said he met with Manoj Jarange-Patil at Antawali Sarati to understand his demands. “This time, discussions were held on the pending issues necessary for the welfare of the Maratha community,” he said (X/PrasadLadInd)

Updated on May 22, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Ganesh Naik says Fadnavis cornered over his caste

Ganesh Naik says Fadnavis cornered over his caste

Published on May 17, 2026 05:26 am IST

Maratha quota issue: Jarange warns of fresh agitation from May 30

Maratha quota issue: Jarange warns of fresh agitation from May 30

Published on May 16, 2026 01:36 pm IST

Jarange-Patil gives tips to Dhangars for intensifying strike for ST quota

Mumbai, India – 24 Mar 2026: Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Pati at Azad Maidan to support on 9th day of hunger strike by Dhangar reservation agitator Deepak Borhade who fight for get reservation to e Dhangar community from the ST category, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 25, 2026 07:38 am IST

State issues 2.88 lakh Kunbi certificates to Marathas in Marathwada

State issues 2.88 lakh Kunbi certificates to Marathas in Marathwada

Published on Mar 11, 2026 06:24 am IST

Third accused held in alleged plot to kill Maratha quota activist

The controversy began after Jarange Patil publicly claimed that Salvi was closely associated with MLA Dhananjay Munde, alleging he worked as the legislator’s personal aide. (HT FILE)

Published on Nov 13, 2025 06:32 am IST

Police summon Jarange-Patil and others over Azad Maidan protest case

Police summon Jarange-Patil and others over Azad Maidan protest case

Published on Nov 09, 2025 05:02 am IST

Dhananjay Munde plotted to murder me, claims Jarange-Patil with ‘proof’

Manoj Jarange Patil . File photo ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

Published on Nov 08, 2025 06:06 am IST

‘Kunbi-lineage Marathas already granted OBC status in 2004 when Bhujbal was Dy CM’

Mumbai, India – 07, Oct 2025: National OBC Reservation Rights Convention protest rally, at Azad Maidan opposing the recent move to grant reservation to the Maratha community through the Kunabi OBC category, NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister Chagan Bhujbal, along with other OBC leaders, attended the event to voice their opposition, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 27, 2025 04:42 am IST

Cong's Wadettiwar slams Maharashtra govt resolution on Maratha caste certificate

Wadettiwar criticised the decision, stating that it would be "unfair to the entire OBC community".

Published on Oct 11, 2025 02:04 pm IST

OBCs hold huge rally in Nagpur against GR granting Kunbi status to Marathas

OBCs hold huge rally in Nagpur against GR granting Kunbi status to Marathas

Published on Oct 11, 2025 06:00 am IST

Pawar responsible for social inequality in Maharashtra: Minister Vikhe Patil

Pawar responsible for social inequality in Maharashtra: Minister Vikhe Patil

Published on Oct 10, 2025 01:31 pm IST

‘Abusing socio-political leader not the same as outraging religious feelings’: HC

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil (HT Photo)

Published on Sept 26, 2025 07:14 am IST

Fadnavis should step up to bridge differences among communities: Pawar on quota row

Fadnavis should step up to bridge differences among communities: Pawar on quota row

Published on Sept 23, 2025 12:49 pm IST

OBCs disrupt CM’s speech, holds huge rally in Hingoli

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis speaks during the inauguration of the state-level 'Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiya, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Wednesday. (CMOMaharashtraX/ANI Photo) (@CMOMaharashtra)

Published on Sept 18, 2025 07:00 am IST

Maratha quota GR will not affect OBC rights, says Fadnavis

On other issues, the CM admitted that recruitment of professors in state colleges had been delayed despite government approval to fill 80 percent of vacant posts. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Sept 15, 2025 04:34 am IST

After Maratha row, Banjaras demand ST quota in Maharashtra

Maharshtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Updated on Sept 14, 2025 08:02 am IST

Clear confusion over GR or face anarchy, says Bhujbal

Clear confusion over GR or face “anarchy”, says Bhujbal after alleged suicide over OBC quota

Updated on Sept 12, 2025 06:12 am IST

Modi Lipi sees revival due to Maratha reservation issue

Pune alone is estimated to preserve over 5 crore Modi script documents in its state archives. (HT)

Published on Sept 11, 2025 03:14 am IST

State to start issuing kunbi certificates during PM Modi birthday fest

Mumbai, India. Sep 02, 2025 -Supporters of Jarange Patil Maratha community and Manoj Jarange Patil celebrated after the Maratha quota activist ended his fast by accepting juice from Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who announced the withdrawal of the agitation and declared victory for the Maratha quota. Mumbai, India. Sep 02, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Sept 09, 2025 07:00 am IST

OBC outfit ends hunger strike in Nagpur; protests continue in other parts

Babanrao Taywade, president of the National OBC Mahamanch, who was spearheading the agitation, called off the stir when he was promised that 12 of his 14 demands would be met. (ANI)

Published on Sept 05, 2025 06:18 am IST

State initiates action on Jarange-Patil’s other demands

Maratha community activist Manoj Jarange-Patil (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sept 05, 2025 04:42 am IST

Maratha quota order won’t harm OBCs, says Fadnavis after reaching out to Bhujbal

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis X/FILE)

Updated on Sept 04, 2025 05:41 pm IST

‘Will make them bite the dust’: Jarange issues poll warning to ruling parties

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil breaks his fast by drinking juice at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Published on Sept 04, 2025 01:54 pm IST

Chhagan Bhujbal says will challenge order on Maratha quota in court

NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal is a prominent leader from the Other Backward Classes.

Updated on Sept 03, 2025 08:26 pm IST

Mumbai cleans up over 125 tonnes of garbage after 5-days of Maratha quota stir

Over 125 tonnes of garbage collected during 5-day-long Maratha quota protest at Azad Maidan

Updated on Sept 03, 2025 04:23 pm IST

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