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Maratha Reservation: Activist Manoj Jarge Ends 20-Day Hunger Strike, Extends Govt Deadline
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 07:45 AM
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After two weeks of fasting, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarge called off his hunger strike, signalling a pause in the protests and granting the Maharashtra government a brief reprieve.
Manoj Jarge, a prominent figure in the Maratha reservation movement, terminated his 20‑day hunger strike on Thursday. The fast, launched to press the state government for a larger reservation quota, concluded without any reported health complications for the protester.
By ending the strike, Jarge effectively gave the Maharashtra administration a short window to reassess its stance on the reservation demand. Officials have not yet disclosed whether any policy adjustments will follow the pause.
The cessation of the protest comes after a period of heightened tension across the state, where rallies and road blockades had disrupted daily life. Law‑enforcement agencies reported a calm atmosphere after the activist’s announcement, and no further incidents were recorded in the immediate aftermath.
Stakeholders, including community leaders and political parties, are expected to engage in dialogue during the granted interval, though concrete timelines for negotiations remain unclear.
The development marks a notable de‑escalation in a dispute that has dominated Maharashtra’s political discourse for weeks, and observers will be watching closely for any subsequent moves by the state government.
By ending the strike, Jarge effectively gave the Maharashtra administration a short window to reassess its stance on the reservation demand. Officials have not yet disclosed whether any policy adjustments will follow the pause.
The cessation of the protest comes after a period of heightened tension across the state, where rallies and road blockades had disrupted daily life. Law‑enforcement agencies reported a calm atmosphere after the activist’s announcement, and no further incidents were recorded in the immediate aftermath.
Stakeholders, including community leaders and political parties, are expected to engage in dialogue during the granted interval, though concrete timelines for negotiations remain unclear.
The development marks a notable de‑escalation in a dispute that has dominated Maharashtra’s political discourse for weeks, and observers will be watching closely for any subsequent moves by the state government.