Activist Manoj Jarange Continues Hunger Strike Over Maratha Kunbi Certificates

Activist Manoj Jarange continues indefinite hunger strike despite accepting water and medical treatment.

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Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, has been protesting at Antarwali Sarati over the demand for reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates. ^[1] Activist Manoj Jarge started his indefinite hunger strike on August 29 in Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra. ^[2] Jarge is demanding protection for Marathas and the immediate issuance of caste certificates based on gazette records. ^[3] Jarge refused to end his indefinite fast, stating that it will continue until all his demands are met. ^[4] Maharashtra activist Manoj Jarge agreed on Wednesday evening to drink water and take saline after a meeting with BJP MLA Prasad Lad. ^[5] Manoj Jarange declared he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until his key demands were met. ^[6] Manoj Jarange stated that accepting water and medical treatment did not mean he was withdrawing his agitation. ^[7] On 2026-09-03, Manoj Jarange agreed to drink water and accept an intravenous saline drip following an emotional appeal from BJP legislator Prasad Lad. ^[8]

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Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, has been protesting at Antarwali Sarati over the demand for reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates. · Mid-day

Activist Manoj Jarge started his indefinite hunger strike on August 29 in Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra. · Amarujala

Jarge is demanding protection for Marathas and the immediate issuance of caste certificates based on gazette records. · Amarujala

Jarge refused to end his indefinite fast, stating that it will continue until all his demands are met. · Amarujala

Maharashtra activist Manoj Jarge agreed on Wednesday evening to drink water and take saline after a meeting with BJP MLA Prasad Lad. · Amarujala

Manoj Jarange declared he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until his key demands were met. · Mid-day

Manoj Jarange stated that accepting water and medical treatment did not mean he was withdrawing his agitation. · Mid-day

On 2026-09-03, Manoj Jarange agreed to drink water and accept an intravenous saline drip following an emotional appeal from BJP legislator Prasad Lad. · Mid-day

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