After thousands of his supporters came out on the roads in Mumbai, causing a chaotic situation across the city, the Mumbai Police on Friday allowed activist Manoj Jarange to continue his hunger strike at Azad Maidan for another day, reported PTI.

Jarange, who has been demanding reservations for the Maratha community in education and government jobs, began the indefinite fast on Friday morning. He was initially given permission to occupy the ground only for a day. 

As per the permission granted by the Bombay High Court, he had to vacate Azad Maidan on Friday at 6 pm. However, the organisers had sought an extension, following which the Azad Maidan Police allowed their request for another day, which the police have considered, PTI reported.