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Maratha quota quake ripples in Maharashtra's Vidarbha with tonsuring & 'chakka jams'

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 November 2023
The Maratha quota stir in Vidarbha is gaining momentum, with the Dhangar community joining the protests. The Sakal Maratha Samaj, leading the agitation, shaved their heads in protest against the delay in granting reservations. Raje Sangramsingh Bhonsale and others also expressed their support. Prohibitory orders were imposed in Akola, and traffic disruptions were reported in various villages and towns. Farmer leader Ravikant Tupkar met with Jarange Patil to discuss his deteriorating health.
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Manoj Jarange Patil has emerged as one of the most influential voices in Maharashtra today as the face of the Maratha quota agitation. The 40-year-old farmer has been leading the agitations and pulling in massive crowds in a bid to get reservation for the Maratha community. On Wednesday (November 1),...

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