Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil has called off his latest hunger strike, which began on January 25, 2025, in pursuit of Maratha community reservations under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. This was his seventh hunger strike, which he initiated at Antarwali Sarati. After six days of protest, the strike was finally withdrawn, marking a significant achievement for his movement. The government has accepted four of his key demands, bringing the Maratha reservation cause a step closer to resolution.

During his hunger strike, Manoj Jarange Patil put forth several demands before the government, including immediate issuance of Kunbi caste certificates, swift implementation of the `Sage-Soyare` scheme, extension of the Shinde Committee’s tenure, and the establishment of dedicated verification units. While not all demands have been met, the Maharashtra government has agreed to the following four: