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Maratha activist Jarange proceeds to Mumbai despite police denial
Manoj Jarange, leading the Maratha quota agitation, has moved forward with plans to take his protest to Mumbai despite authorities denying him permission. Police cited law and order concerns amid the Ganesh festival season in their refusal.
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Activist Manoj Jarange proceeded with his plan to march to Mumbai on Wednesday, defying police denial of permission for a major protest gathering. The Mumbai Police had earlier rejected Jarange's request to hold the demonstration at Azad Maidan, citing potential disruptions during the ongoing Ganesh festival celebrations across the city.
The denial marked an escalation in tensions between authorities and the Maratha quota movement, which has gained significant traction across Maharashtra. Jarange's agitation seeks to secure quota benefits for Marathas in education and employment, a long-standing demand from the community.
Despite the police restrictions, Jarange moved ahead with his mobilisation efforts, signalling the activists' determination to press their demands. The move reflects the intensity of sentiment around the Maratha quota issue, which continues to dominate public discourse in the state.
The situation underscores the delicate balance authorities must maintain between accommodating protests and maintaining public order during festival season, when Mumbai witnesses large-scale gatherings and heightened security concerns.