In the midst of ongoing agitation for the Maratha quota led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar urged the demonstrators to peacefully protest. He also appealed to quota activist Jarange Patil to ensure that protests remain non-violent, reported ANI. 

According to the report, Wadettiwar also made pointed remarks and suggested that those previously associated with Jarange Patil are now facing the consequences of their actions hinting at the involvement of government officials and ministers in backing those of the likes of the Maratha quota activist.