Fasting Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has stopped taking intravenous (IV) fluids and liquids intensifying his stir, stated a PTI report. Jarange also appealed to all political parties in Maharashtra to stand with the Maratha community over the reservation issue. According to a health official’s statement to the PTI, the activist has stopped intake of IV fluids and liquids since Sunday evening. The official further added that the activist refused to get checked as well.

“Our team of doctors went to see Jarange yesterday (Sunday evening). But he refused to get himself checked. He has stopped taking IV fluids and liquid intake," Jalna civil surgeon Pratap Ghodke was quoted as saying.