Jarange Patil, a prominent advocate for Marathi reservation, has left his base to join a planned protest in Mumbai on September 16. The demonstration, aimed at securing reservation for the Maratha community, will mark the third such rally in the city within the last three years. Police officials refused to grant a permit for the protest, citing concerns over potential disorder. The denial has prompted Patil and other activists to proceed without official sanction, raising questions about the authorities’ stance on community reservation movements.
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Jarange Patil Heads to Mumbai for Third Marathi Reservation Protest, Police Reject Permit
Marathi activist Jarange Patil has departed for Mumbai, where he plans to join a protest on September 16 demanding reservation for the Maratha community. The demonstration will be the third of its kind in the city over the past three years. Police authorities denied the protestors a permit to hold the event.
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