On Wednesday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange issued a reminder to the Maharashtra government regarding the 40-day deadline he set for the Eknath Shinde-led administration to implement reservations for the Maratha community. As of now, half of the stipulated period has elapsed.

Jarange had initiated a hunger strike in Jalna district, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. He concluded his fast on the 17th day, following a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on September 14, during which the Chief Minister assured him of fulfilling the demand.