Jarange Begins Indefinite Fast, Calls for Maratha Quota Protest
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- In Maharashtra, activist Jarange has started an indefinite fast to protest what he says is a political grudge against Marathas by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s government.
- He also announced a new agitation demanding reservation for Marathas in government jobs and education.
- The protest is aimed at securing a quota for the community, which has long sought recognition in state policies.
- The movement has drawn attention from local politicians and community leaders, raising questions about caste-based reservations in the state.
Covered by 16 outlets across the spectrum: 12% left, 57% center, 31% right.
How each side framed it
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange begins fast over kunbi certificates
Jarange launches indefinite fast, accuses Fadnavis of ‘grudge’ against Marathas
Jarange Hardens Stand, Announces Fresh Maratha Quota Agitation
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 16 outlets, only 5 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 16 articles from 8 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The New Indian Express, The Hindu
- Center (3): Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Mid-Day
- Right-leaning (3): Deccan Chronicle, India TV English, India Today
Sources
- Jarange Hardens Stand, Announces Fresh Maratha Quota Agitation — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Jarange launches indefinite fast, accuses Fadnavis of ‘grudge’ against Marathas — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Maratha activist Manoj Jarange begins indefinite fast, demands certificates based on 58 lakh Kunbi records — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Maratha quota: Jarange begins fast, presses govt for certificates based on 58 lakh records — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Maratha activist Manoj Jarange begins fast over kunbi certificates — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Manoj Jarange announces Maratha march to Mumbai if demands not met by September 12 — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- Maharashtra: Jarange Begins 11th Hunger Strike Over Maratha Quota Demands — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Manoj Jarange presses Maharashtra govt over Kunbi certificates as hunger strike enters second day — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Manoj Jarange resumes fast over Kunbi certificates' demand, warns of Mumbai march — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- Manoj Jarange Vows Mumbai March Over Maratha Kunbi Demand — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Day 2 of Maratha quota protest: Manoj Jarange firm on Kunbi certificate demand, warns of march to Mumbai — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Maratha activist Manoj Jarange demands cancellation of Eknath Shinde's event: ‘We’ll answer back' — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Manoj Jarange stands firm on Kunbi certificates as hunger strike enters 2nd day — Mid-Day (center) ·
- Fadnavis reaches out to fasting Jarange as Maratha quota stir intensifies, Mumbai march deadline nears — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Fasting Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange sets September 12 deadline over Mumbai protests, CM Fadnavis reacts — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Maratha protesters wave black flags at Eknath Shinde in Parbhani — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·