The Mumbai Police on Friday said that it received an official application seeking an extension of Manoj Jarange’s ongoing protest at Azad Maidan in city.

Jarange, the face of the Maratha quota movement, began his indefinite hunger strike on Friday morning, demanding reservations for the Maratha community. His protest has drawn thousands of supporters to Mumbai.

Police officials had earlier granted permission for the protest to be held only on August 29. However, with the large turnout and continued public support, Manoj Jarange’s team has now submitted a request to extend the demonstration.