Activists End Hunger Strike After Talks on OBC Quota in Maharashtra

Activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare ended their hunger strike demanding that the OBC quota should not be diluted. They met with Maharashtra government officials and temporarily suspended their protest, warning of resumption if demands are unmet. Discussions centered around a draft notification and the issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas.

Activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare called an end to their hunger strike on Saturday following a meeting with a Maharashtra government delegation regarding concerns over the OBC quota.

Initiating their indefinite fast on June 13, the activists were protesting against Maratha activist Manoj Jarange's demand for Maratha reservations in the OBC category. Hake announced the temporary suspension of their protest but warned of its resumption if demands remain unaddressed.

The meeting, which included prominent figures like ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Girish Mahajan, decided that the OBC quota would not be altered and action would be taken against fake Kunbi certificates issued to some community members. Bhujbal reiterated the need for caste census and separate reservations for Marathas in government jobs and education.

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