Traffic affected in Mumbai due to protest by Maratha quota supporters, Manoj Jarange leaves for the city. top point
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Last updated: January 26, 2024, 15:45 IST
On the occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day, thousands of supporters of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange gathered in parts of Mumbai on Friday to stage massive protests demanding reservation in government jobs and education for the Maratha community.
Addressing the agitators at Shivaji Chowk in Vashi area of neighboring Navi Mumbai, Maratha reservation leader Jarange said they will not leave the protest until their demands are met.
Jarange said that his demand is that family members should also get benefits and 57 lakh records have been received. Certificates have been distributed to 37 lakh people.
On the other hand, Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar said that the demands of the workers have been accepted. Earlier, Jarange held a meeting with a government delegation.
Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange held a meeting with a government delegation and said that the delegation has given him some documents which he will discuss with his supporters and announce his future course of action. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
Jarange along with his supporters started a hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Friday. The protesters are demanding Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. (PTI)
Jarange said that no minister came and emphasized that their demand should be to issue certificates to the 54 lakh records that have been found. And family members should also get benefits. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar told reporters that Jarange’s demands have been accepted and they will be fulfilled as per government procedure. He said that till now 37 lakh Kunbi certificates have been given and this number will go up to 50 lakh. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
Jarange and other Maratha workers reached the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) on the outskirts of Mumbai around 5 am in bikes, cars, jeeps, tempos and trucks. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
A delegation led by senior government officials, including the divisional commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, had met Jarange and convinced him not to go to Mumbai. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
Navi Mumbai police officials also met Jarange and requested him to change the route of his march as there is a hospital on the route. Police requested the organizers to change their route and travel via the old Pune-Mumbai highway. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
There was a traffic jam in Mumbai due to the protesters demanding reservation for Marathas. Due to closure of Mahapalika Marg and DN Road in both directions, all bus routes between Mahatma Phule Mandai and Hutatma Chowk have been diverted via Metro Cinema from 12.00 noon. (Ayaz Ahmed/News18)
