Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on 26th January reached Navi Mumbai in the morning, with thousands of supporters in an attempt to push for reservation for the Maratha community. Later in the day, there were reports that the Maratha reservation rally was headed towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The protesters, led by Jarange, had intended to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. However, now he and his supporters would enter Mumbai on Saturday for their planned protest at Azad Maidan ground if their demands were not met by tonight as warned by Manoj Jarange. "I am taking a step backward," the 40-year-old activist said, adding that he had stopped having food from Friday and was taking only water. If an ordinance (to meet his various demands) is not promulgated tonight, I will come to Mumbai tomorrow," he said.
26 January,2024 06:39 PM IST
As thousands marched into Mumbai demanding Maratha Reservation, supporters of Maratha Reservation in huge numbers were seen heading towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maratha Reservation rally led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, thousands of protestors have gathered in Mumbai demanding Maratha reservation. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, had reached Navi Mumbai earlier in the day. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said everyone has the right to protest but it should be done peacefully, amid opposition allegations that the government is taking the Marathas for a ride.
26 January,2024 03:16 PM IST
As the row over Maratha reservation flared up in the form of violent protests, Maharashtra’s CM Eknath Shinde chaired an all party meeting today. After the all-party meeting, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde told that soon decision will be taken on the issue.
01 November,2023 04:25 PM IST
Lakhs from across Maharashtra are attending a silent protest march at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Wednesday, seeking reservations in jobs and education for the Maratha community
09 August,2017 10:22 AM IST
Mumbaikars, you can rest assured, that there will be no bandh on Thursday in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. The units of the Sakal Maratha Samaj in these places, have appealed to people to go to work without fear. Leaders of the Maratha Kranti Morcha announced a sit-in protest outside the office of the Mumbai Suburban Collector in Bandra (East). The violence had broken out at various places in Maharashtra during last month's bandh.
09 August,2018 10:30 AM IST
Azad Maidan in Mumbai was a hub of activity on December 14 as numerous trade unions and party’s staged various protests on the iconic ground. The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), and Centre of Indian Trade Unions protested against the recent farm bills by the central government. Meanwhile, the Maratha Kranti Morcha workers staged a protest, demanding the revocation of Supreme Court's stay on Maratha reservation in education and employment, at Azad Maidan. Watch this video to find out more.
14 December,2020 08:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
