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Jarange begins 11th fast, threatens stir in Mumbai

Manoj Jarange Patil began his hunger strike seeking OBC caste certificates for Marathas. He demands the disbanding of the Caste Verification Committee and threatens to protest in Mumbai. Jarange Patil wants Marathas to receive Kunbi caste certificates based on historical records. The OBC community opposes these demands, fearing a more crowded reservation pool.

29 Aug 2026 11:40 pm