October 20th 2023.
Activist Manoj Jarange declared on Friday that he is determined to fight for Maratha community reservation in Maharashtra. Addressing a massive rally in Rajgurunagar, Pune district, Jarange stated that the government is responsible for the deaths of Maratha youth who have sacrificed their lives in support of the cause. He urged members of the community to remain peaceful and refrain from taking extreme measures like suicide.
Jarange acknowledged the recent suicide of a Maratha in Mumbai and emphasised that 47 such tragic deaths have occurred so far. He noted that the agitation for reservation began on August 29 and continues today, stating that he will not relent until the community secures reservation. He also promised to outline the next steps for the agitation on Sunday.
The activist called for all Marathas in the state to be issued Kunbi certificates so they can benefit from quotas in the Other Backward Classes category. He also reiterated his plan to discuss the future course of action on October 22, following his hunger strike and earlier deadline of October 24 set for the state government to address the issue.
Jarange further urged Marathas to engage in door-to-door outreach in villages and to remain united on the reservation issue. He reiterated his support for peaceful agitation and stated that it will lead to Maratha community reservation. He also reiterated his commitment to honouring the sacrifices of Maratha youth and to ensuring that these sacrifices are not in vain.
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