# Supporter of Manoj Jarange's Maratha reservation protest dies of suspected heart attack in Jalna district

Dashrath Raikar, who traveled to support Manoj Jarange's Maratha quota stir, died of suspected heart attack in Jalna.

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Unidentified officials said on 3 September 2026 that Dashrath Raikar, a supporter of activist Manoj Jarange's Maratha reservation agitation, died of a suspected heart attack in Jalna district, Maharashtra. [^1]

Manoj Jarange Patil, a Maratha activist, began an indefinite hunger strike on August 29, 2026, at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district, Maharashtra, demanding Maratha reservation. [^2]

An unnamed supporter of Manoj Jarange said that Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, had traveled about 100 km to Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district to support the Maratha reservation agitation. [^3]

Dr Swapnil Patil, from a government hospital in Ambad, said the exact cause of Dashrath Raikar's death would be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. [^4]

Despite government assurances, Manoj Jarange Patil is not ready to back down from his agitation. [^5]

Manoj Jarange Patil's demands include Kunbi certificates, OBC benefits, and reservation for Marathas. [^6]

The Maharashtra government sent a delegation to negotiate with Manoj Jarange Patil, but he refused to end his hunger strike and gave the government a deadline of September 11, 2026. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Unidentified officials said on 3 September 2026 that Dashrath Raikar, a supporter of activist Manoj Jarange's Maratha reservation agitation, died of a suspected heart attack in Jalna district, Maharashtra. (Mid-day, News)
2. Manoj Jarange Patil, a Maratha activist, began an indefinite hunger strike on August 29, 2026, at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district, Maharashtra, demanding Maratha reservation. (Amar Ujala, News)
3. An unnamed supporter of Manoj Jarange said that Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, had traveled about 100 km to Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district to support the Maratha reservation agitation. (Mid-day, News)
4. Dr Swapnil Patil, from a government hospital in Ambad, said the exact cause of Dashrath Raikar's death would be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. (Mid-day, News)
5. Despite government assurances, Manoj Jarange Patil is not ready to back down from his agitation. (Amar Ujala, News)
6. Manoj Jarange Patil's demands include Kunbi certificates, OBC benefits, and reservation for Marathas. (Amar Ujala, News)
7. The Maharashtra government sent a delegation to negotiate with Manoj Jarange Patil, but he refused to end his hunger strike and gave the government a deadline of September 11, 2026. (Amar Ujala, News)

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