Maratha Kranti Morcha's Political Moves: Manoj Jarange Patil Announces Election Strategy

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil revealed Maratha Kranti Morcha's plans to nominate candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He emphasized continued community support and agitation for their demands while respecting inputs from the community. Historically, the Marathas have pursued quota inclusion, which faces legal and legislative challenges.

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil announced Sunday that his organization, Maratha Kranti Morcha, will field candidates in select constituencies for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The community is willing to back any aspiring candidate who commits in writing to support their demands, he stated.

Jarange emphasized that their agitation would persist regardless of election outcomes. "Our movement will not stop; promises must be kept," he urged supporters at a rally in Jalna district's Antarvali village.

While personally disinterested in entering politics, Jarange stressed the importance of community consensus, avoiding division over political strategies. The Maratha reservation campaign, a year-long effort, seeks Maratha inclusion in the OBC category, clashing with legal limits on the quota ceiling.

(With inputs from agencies.)