Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to the Maratha reservation agitator Manoj Jarange to think once again at the time of the proposed demonstration in Mumbai during the Ganesh festival. Shinde clearly said that it is everyone’s right to agitate, but during the festivals, it should not cause problems for the common people.

Devotees may face trouble

Eknath Shinde said, “Millions of people celebrate Ganesh festival in Mumbai. If the movement starts at this time, the devotees will have trouble. So I appeal to Jarange to consider changing time.”

The issue was also raised in the previous government

Shinde reminded that even when he was the Chief Minister, Manoj Jarang had made similar movements. At that time, the government had resolved many of his concerns and the Maratha society also benefited from it.

Ultimatum of Manoj Jarange

On the other hand, Manoj Jarage has given an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to give 10 percent reservation to the Maratha society in the most backward class (OBC) by 26 August. Jarang has warned that if the demand is not met, a big march from Ganesh Chaturthi towards Mumbai will start on August 27 and they will go on indefinite hunger strike from August 29.

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a serious allegation of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange of making objectionable remarks against the mother of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The BJP has described it as unacceptable and condemnable.

On the other hand, Manoj Jarange has dismissed these allegations outright, saying that his statements have been incorrectly introduced.

Eknath Shinde gave advice

Shinde said that Maharashtra is a cultural state and the traditions here are special. Sensitivity is necessary while speaking on any issue. He said, “We all should keep in mind that our words and steps do not spread any kind of bitterness in the society.”