Manoj Jarange Patil

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Maratha Reservation Activist Manoj Jarange Patil Ends Hunger Strike Claims Maharashtra Government Accept Demands

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who initiated a hunger strike on January 19, announced the end of the protest after the Maharashtra government accepted his demands. The primary demand was the immediate implementation of Maratha reservation, as Marathas make up 33% of Maharashtra’s population, facing agricultural challenges and seeking affirmative action. The agarian Marathas, often affected by drought, have…