Mumbai Police extends protest permission as Maratha leader demands Kunbi status for reservation, causing traffic disruptions.
Activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Mumbai to press for Maratha quota continued for the third day on Sunday (August 31, 2025), a day after the 43-year-old gave a cold shoulder to a government delegation which met him at Azad Maidan.
Mumbai Police on Saturday extended permission for Mr. Jarange's protest by another day.
Maratha quota leader Mr. Jarange's supporters march to Mumbai for peaceful protest, facing strict police regulations.
Activist Jarange refuses to budge, plans peaceful protest in Mumbai for Maratha reservation despite government opposition.
Deadline extension sought for Mr. Jarange's hunger strike at Azad Maidan; decision pending as supporters gather in Mumbai.
Mumbai Police issues notice to activist Manoj Jarange over Maratha quota hunger strike at Azad Maidan.
Activist Manoj Jarange stages hunger strike in Mumbai demanding Maratha reservation, government seeks legal opinion for solution.
Manoj Jarange launches indefinite fast demanding Maratha reservation, with over 20,000 protesters expected in Mumbai.
