On Tuesday morning, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, while addressing his supporters, warned the government against taking any steps to remove protesters from Azad Maidan. Jarange said that following the court’s directives, vehicles have been cleared from the roads and the crowd has been kept within the 5,000-person limit. “Now that we are not violating any rules, how can the government stop us from protesting?” he asked.

Jarange further added that even if the government arrests them, the agitation will continue from behind bars. He firmly stated that they will not leave Mumbai until their demands are fulfilled. More supporters are expected to join the protest over the weekend, and he held CM Devendra Fadnavis responsible for whatever happens next.

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra sub-committee on Maratha reservation is expected to meet on Tuesday morning around 11 am to try and resolve the issue. Today’s meeting is said to be crucial, as many in the government expect some solution to the ongoing deadlock between the administration and protesters.