# Maratha reservation protests in Maharashtra > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maratha-reservation-protests-in-maharashtra > Updated: 2026-09-11T10:42:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 6. The Maratha reservation protests in Maharashtra have intensified as activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his agitation. Despite the state government issuing four new Government Resolutions (GRs) aimed at benefiting the community—including providing OBC-equivalent benefits for Maratha students, approving 200 crore rupees for hostel allowances, and facilitating direct fee payments for students studying abroad—Jarange Patil has accused the administration of being slow to implement its promises. By September 8, Jarange Patil issued warnings to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, setting a deadline of September 12. He threatened to lead a march to Mumbai and call for a statewide shutdown, or ‘Maharashtra Bandh’, if his demands are not met, cautioning that any attacks on protesters would trigger an immediate strike. As of September 11, Jarange Patil has entered his 14th consecutive day of an indefinite hunger strike in Antarwali Sarati, Jalna district. His protest centers on 15 specific demands related to reservation and improved educational and employment opportunities. In response to legal challenges regarding the planned demonstration, the Bombay High Court has declined to issue immediate pre-emptive orders to stop Jarange Patil and his supporters from entering Mumbai. A division bench, led by Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi, noted that in a democracy, the ‘right to agitate is a fundamental right’ and questioned the use of prohibitory orders based solely on apprehensions of future disruption. The court has issued notices to both the activist and the Maharashtra state government to seek their responses. Additionally, the bench directed the state administration to clarify its law and order strategy and emphasized that the government must ensure adequate medical assistance is available to Jarange Patil due to his deteriorating health. ## Claims - Manoj Jarange-Patil warned that he would not spare those obstructing the Maratha community's demands. (single source) - Jarange-Patil alleged the state government is attempting to incite riots. (single source) - Jarange-Patil's blood sugar levels fluctuated between 66, 72, and 80 during his hunger strike. (single source) - Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil stated the current crisis could have been avoided if Marathas were included in the 1994 Mandal Commission framework. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Bombay High Court refuses to block Manoj Jarange Patil’s Mumbai protest The Bombay High Court refused to block Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s planned protest in Mumbai, citing fundamental rights to agitate and requiring responses from both the activist and the state. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bombay-high-court-refuses-to-block-manoj-jarange-patils-mumbai-protest ### 2026-09-11: Manoj Jarange Patil enters 14th day of hunger strike over Maratha quota Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil's indefinite hunger strike over reservation demands has reached 14 days in Maharashtra, prompting calls for government dialogue from CJP founder Abhijit Dipke. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-jarange-patil-enters-14th-day-of-hunger-strike-over-maratha-quota ### 2026-09-08: Manoj Jarange Patil threatens Maharashtra shutdown over Maratha reservation Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil has threatened a Mumbai march and a Maharashtra shutdown if government concessions regarding Maratha reservations are not fully implemented by September 12. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-jarange-patil-threatens-maharashtra-shutdown-over-maratha-reservation ### 2026-09-03: Manoj Jarange Patil ends hunger strike while maintaining Maratha quota demands Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his hunger strike in Maharashtra but remains firm on reservation demands, despite government assurances regarding Kunbi certificates and economic aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-jarange-patil-ends-hunger-strike-while-maintaining-maratha-quota-demands ### 2026-08-31: Manoj Jarange-Patil continues Maratha reservation hunger strike Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continues his hunger strike, demanding reservation benefits and threatening a march to Mumbai if the Maharashtra government does not meet his demands. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-jarange-patil-calls-for-mumbai-protest-over-maratha-quota ### 2026-08-08: Prasad Lad defends Manoj Jarange Patil and addresses community tensions BJP MLC Prasad Lad praised activist Manoj Jarange Patil as a welfare-focused leader and denied claims of community-based quota disputes between Marathas and OBCs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prasad-lad-defends-manoj-jarange-patil-and-addresses-community-tensions --- Cite as: Maratha reservation protests in Maharashtra. 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