MUMBAI: Maratha
quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ends protest as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde responds with a draft ordinance on reservation in education and
jobs under OBC category. Thousands of supporters gathered in Navi Mumbai, and
Patil expressed satisfaction with the government's response. The delegation
sent by Chief Minister Shinde included officials to discuss and address the
activist's demands. Despite calling off the protest, Patil mentioned the
possibility of a march to Azad Maidan in Mumbai if all demands are not met. The
draft ordinance is seen as a significant step toward resolving the
long-standing issue of Maratha community reservation in the state.
