Maratha activist Manoj Jarange vows Mumbai march after 13 days of fast
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota activist, has been on an indefinite fast for 13 days to demand reservation for the Maratha community. He announced that a march to Mumbai is certain, with plans to gather on September 12 and set a date for the protest. The fast and planned march highlight ongoing demands for caste-based reservations in Maharashtra, a contentious political issue. QUOTE: "I am definitely going to Mumbai. Once we assemble on September 12, we will announce the date," Jarange told reporters. — Mid-Day
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 60% center, 20% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, Mid-Day
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- Manoj Jarange Patil Says Maratha Supporters Will March To Mumbai Despite Permission, Calls Crucial Antarwali Sarati Meet — Free Press Journal (center)
- Manoj Jarange says Mumbai march certain as his Maratha quota fast enters Day 13 — India Today (right-leaning)
- Manoj Jarange confirms Mumbai march, date and route to be decided on Saturday — Mid-Day (center)
- Maratha agitation: Jarange says Mumbai march certain as fast enters 13th day — Mid-Day (center)
- Maratha protesters will head to Mumbai, says Jarange Patil — The Hindu (left-leaning)