Maratha Quota Row: Activist Manoj Jarange Patil ends fast after assurance of 'fool proof reservation'

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Manoj Jarange Patil on Thursday has reportedly agreed to end his indefinite fast after a delegation from Maharashtra government met with him. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his 9-day-old fast, and asked the government to resolve issue within two months.

Jarange ended his fast by consuming juice, but not before warning that he will lead a massive march to Mumbai if no decision was taken within two months. His announcement at the fast site in his village in Jalna district came after 4 state ministers met him and requested him to call off the indefinite hunger strike.

“Won't enter my home till all Marathas get reservation," activist Manoj Jarange Patil has said after ministers persuaded him to call off fast. According to reports, Jarange had demanded during talks with the government delegation that reservation should be provided to Marathas throughout Maharashtra.

He demanded “fool proof reservation" and asked the state government to give him its assurance. A delegation of retired high court judges Sandeep Shinde, M G Gaikwad and others including officials met Jarange who is on an indefinite hunger strike at his village Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district since October 25 for the Maratha quota demand.

MLA Bachchu Kadu, who supports the ruling alliance, was also present. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels