Activist Manoj Jarange alleges a murder conspiracy as he prepares to march to Mumbai for Maratha reservation rights. He vows to continue a peaceful hunger strike despite threats, while the Bombay High Court denies a restraining order.

  • Jarange alleges a murder plot
  • Indefinite hunger strike for Maratha reservation
  • Bombay High Court rejects restraining order

Manoj Jarange claimed on Sunday that a conspiracy to kill him was being orchestrated during his planned march to Mumbai over Maratha reservation, yet he refuses to back down. The incident is part of a heated debate over reservation rights for the Maratha community in education and government jobs.

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for 16 days, says the government has only eight days to resolve the issue before the planned agitation in Mumbai. He and his supporters are set to leave Antarwali Sarati on September 15 and reach Mumbai on September 19, where he will launch an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan at 10 a.m., demanding reservation for Marathas.

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He accuses leaders such as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of plotting to use violence against him. “There is a conspiracy to shoot me during the march. They do not want to kill Marathas, but want to target me,” Jarange said, adding he would accept death but not surrender.

The core demand involves granting Marathas the OBC reservation available to the Kunbi community, citing 58 lakh Kunbi records. OBC groups oppose the demand, arguing it would reduce their share of reservation benefits.

The Bombay High Court refused to issue an urgent order to stop Jarange’s latest protest, citing that every person has the right to protest and that a restraining order cannot be issued on mere apprehension of law-and-order problems.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the Maratha reservation dispute could reshape India’s socio‑political landscape. Failure to address the issue may erode public trust in the principles of equality and inclusion.

“Political parties’ tactics here are not merely about a social issue but aim to deepen divisions among the populace.”
Did You Know?: The demand for Maratha reservation began in 2019, yet it has escalated into a complex legal and political battle by 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Jarange’s hunger strike legally valid?
A1: Yes, under the Indian Constitution, every individual has the right to peaceful protest, and the court has upheld this right.

Q2: What is the current legal status of the Maratha reservation?
A2: The government has yet to finalize a decision, though steps are being taken in certain areas to address the demand.