# Activist Manoj Jarange Continues Hunger Strike Over Maratha Kunbi Certificates

Activist Manoj Jarange continues indefinite hunger strike despite accepting water and medical treatment.

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Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, has been protesting at Antarwali Sarati over the demand for reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates. [^1]

Activist Manoj Jarge started his indefinite hunger strike on August 29 in Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra. [^2]

Jarge is demanding protection for Marathas and the immediate issuance of caste certificates based on gazette records. [^3]

Jarge refused to end his indefinite fast, stating that it will continue until all his demands are met. [^4]

Maharashtra activist Manoj Jarge agreed on Wednesday evening to drink water and take saline after a meeting with BJP MLA Prasad Lad. [^5]

Manoj Jarange declared he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until his key demands were met. [^6]

Manoj Jarange stated that accepting water and medical treatment did not mean he was withdrawing his agitation. [^7]

On 2026-09-03, Manoj Jarange agreed to drink water and accept an intravenous saline drip following an emotional appeal from BJP legislator Prasad Lad. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, has been protesting at Antarwali Sarati over the demand for reservation and the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates. (Mid-day, News)
2. Activist Manoj Jarge started his indefinite hunger strike on August 29 in Sarati, Jalna district, Maharashtra. (Amarujala, News)
3. Jarge is demanding protection for Marathas and the immediate issuance of caste certificates based on gazette records. (Amarujala, News)
4. Jarge refused to end his indefinite fast, stating that it will continue until all his demands are met. (Amarujala, News)
5. Maharashtra activist Manoj Jarge agreed on Wednesday evening to drink water and take saline after a meeting with BJP MLA Prasad Lad. (Amarujala, News)
6. Manoj Jarange declared he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until his key demands were met. (Mid-day, News)
7. Manoj Jarange stated that accepting water and medical treatment did not mean he was withdrawing his agitation. (Mid-day, News)
8. On 2026-09-03, Manoj Jarange agreed to drink water and accept an intravenous saline drip following an emotional appeal from BJP legislator Prasad Lad. (Mid-day, News)

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