Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday
He, however, reiterated that he would not withdraw the agitation and said a Sept 12 meeting of supporters would go ahead before a planned march towards Mumbai. Amid the escalating tensions, industries minister Uday Samant appealed to Jarange to call off his fast, saying govt had already accepted 12 of his 15 demands. Stay updated with the latest Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar news.
We will not take reservation from one community and give it to another,” Fadnavis said, adding that any remaining doubts could be resolved through dialogue. “If Jarange wants to continue his fast, that is his decision,” Vikhe Patil said. “You have failed the Marathas and betrayed the community,” he said, targeting Vikhe Patil. He also accused govt of merely putting up a “show” on reservation and said he was prepared to face arrest if necessary. “If govt tries to address community issues without taking the Maratha Kranti Morcha into confidence, it will not be tolerated,” Gaykar warned, threatening district-wide protests across Maharashtra over issues including reservation, SARTHI, fellowship funds and Annasaheb Patil Arthik Vikas Mahamandal payouts. Earlier in the day, minister Bharat Gogawale told reporters that he would respond in kind if anyone used abusive or inappropriate language against deputy CM Shinde or him (Gogawale). In reaction, Jarange said: “I have evidence against you and if the need arises, I will hand them over to the media.
Still, a fresh confrontation with quota activist Manoj Jarange appears to be brewing, as Maratha reservation sub-committee chairman Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil ruled out further outreach, and Maratha groups stepped up pressure on the state. The war of words intensified on the 11th day of Jarange’s hunger strike at Antarvali Sarati, where the activist rejected govt’s claims of progress and vowed to continue the agitation. “We have resolved most issues and removed several hurdles. The benefits have reached the community. The conciliatory message, however, contrasted with Vikhe Patil’s assertion that govt had taken all decisions it was required to take and would not send another delegation to meet Jarange. Jarange hit back, accusing govt of misleading the Maratha community after keeping it engaged in talks for over a year. Jarange agreed to take saline after his sugar levels dropped, and he complained of dizziness. Govt’s stance also drew criticism from the Maratha Kranti Morcha, which adopted an aggressive posture after a state-level meeting in Nashik. State coordinator Karan Gaykar demanded Vikhe Patil’s resignation, alleging that the minister had failed to take a concrete stand on the reservation issue and had misled the community. He also urged the activist not to proceed to Mumbai during the Ganesh festival, citing potential inconvenience to citizens and the administration. Countering Samant’s claim, Jarange alleged that none of the demands had been fulfilled by Fadnavis-Shinde govt. Download the TOI App.
Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Shiv Sena’s Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar talks to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on the 11th day of his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati on Tuesday Mumbai/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar/Nashik: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said all issues related to Maratha reservation could be resolved through dialogue. Adding to the pressure, Maratha Kranti Morcha on Tuesday demanded Vikhe Patil’s resignation, warning of statewide protests if govt failed to engage directly with community representatives. After holding a late-night meeting with senior cabinet colleagues at Varsha on Monday, Fadnavis said Mahayuti govt had already addressed most issues concerning Maratha reservation and remained open to discussions.
