Organisers claim 50,000 bikers participated in first mass agitation by the community in Mumbai, a ‘warm-up’ for a bigger one if the govt. fails to meet their demands, including for reservation

Contesting without strong political backing might undermine our cause, says Maratha reservation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the OBC backlash over the Maratha reservation stir and its impact on the domestic politics of the state.

There is no battle between the Marathas and the OBCs on the issue of reservation to Marathas, as of now

The activist reiterates that he won’t be changing his stance on Maratha reservation, warns that leaders opposing him will not get any votes from the community in upcoming Assembly election

In a conversation with Manoj Jarange Patil, in his village ‘Antrawali Sarati’, which became the epicentre of Maratha agitation, he again blamed the home minister as a mastermind behind not giving reservation. “No matter who makes the government, we will keep fighting till reservation is granted”, he said. 

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