Maratha Quota Activist Announces Mumbai March Amid Ongoing Protests

The Maratha quota activist, Jarange, has announced plans to lead a massive march in Mumbai from August 27, in a bid to pressure the government into granting reservation to the Maratha community. The activist has been at the forefront of the movement, which has been ongoing for several years. The Maratha community has been demanding reservation in education and employment, citing their socio-economic backwardness. The movement has gained significant traction in recent years, with several protests and marches being held across the state. The activist has threatened to intensify the agitation if the government fails to meet their demands. The march is expected to be attended by thousands of people from the Maratha community, who will gather in Mumbai to demand their rights. The activist has appealed to the community to join the march and make their voices heard. The movement has been supported by several political parties, including the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. The government has been facing pressure to grant reservation to the Maratha community, with several ministers and lawmakers from the community joining the protests. The issue has been pending in court, with the Bombay High Court having upheld the reservation in 2019. However, the Supreme Court has put a stay on the implementation of the reservation, citing the need for a larger bench to hear the matter. The activist has expressed frustration over the delay in the implementation of the reservation, citing the suffering of the Maratha community. The movement has been marked by several protests and marches, with the activist and other community leaders being detained by the police on several occasions. The activist has alleged that the government is not serious about granting reservation to the Maratha community, and is only trying to appease them with false promises. The march is expected to be a major show of strength for the Maratha community, with the activist vowing to continue the agitation until their demands are met. The government has been advised to take the demands of the Maratha community seriously, with several experts warning of the consequences of ignoring their demands. The movement has been compared to the Jat agitation in Haryana, which had turned violent in 2016. The activist has appealed for peace and calm, but has warned that the community will not be silenced. The march is expected to be a major challenge for the government, which is already facing several other crises. The opposition parties have been quick to criticize the government over the issue, with several leaders accusing the government of failing to address the grievances of the Maratha community. The activist has expressed hope that the march will be a turning point in the movement, and that the government will finally be forced to grant reservation to the Maratha community. The movement has been marked by several twists and turns, with the activist and other community leaders facing several challenges. The march is expected to be a major milestone in the movement, with the activist vowing to continue the fight for the rights of the Maratha community.

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