Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil appealed to the Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange Patil to hold discussions with the Government, as the latter remained firm on holding protest in Mumbai demanding reservations in jobs for people belonging to Maratha community.

Mr. Jarange called for a protest at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from August 29, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. His demand has faced opposition from OBC groups.