Manoj Jarange
“If the demands are not fulfilled within three months, it will become clear that govt does not intend to give anything,” he said, cautioning govt against using the 30-day period merely to delay decisions. He said names of individuals capable of reading Modi script had already been submitted to govt, alleging that officials were not working sincerely on the issue. “Stop this immediately,” he said, warning govt against what he described as attempts to mislead and trap him. On the demand for OBC benefits, Jarange said govt had yet to issue the necessary govt resolution (GR). “Govt should verify the actual situation,” he said, adding, “I have been harassed. You are being told one thing as two and are being made a scapegoat. Expressing frustration over the handling of the issue, Jarange said he had repeatedly raised the matter with the state leadership. Calling on the Maratha community to remain vigilant, he said the community was passing through a difficult phase. He reiterated that the agitation had not been withdrawn and announced that the next “decisive” phase of the movement would begin from Patoda in Beed district after the three-month deadline expires. Our decisive agitation is still pending,” Jarange said.
Jarange accused sections of the administration of obstructing the process, saying some officials were withholding information and delaying the issuance of caste validity certificates. The activist also alleged that certain officials were providing misleading information and keeping validity certificates pending. He urged officials not to sidestep the issue by citing the absence of resolutions related to the Maratha community and claimed that OBC concessions were still not being extended to Marathas. You do not realise how deep you are getting into this. He claimed to have pursued the issue with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for over two-and-a-half years, and with deputy CM Eknath Shinde for three years, adding that govt should have the capacity to listen to grievances. Jarange further alleged that inquiries were being carried out through officials with the intention of targeting him. “We are close to victory.
The names were expected to be announced on Monday, he said.