Bharat Express

Shivba Sanghatana

Jarange-Patil’s reservation campaign gained traction in August 2023, marked by hunger strikes, rallies, and repeated threats to contest the elections. He had previously issued warnings to both alliances, vowing to defeat candidates who opposed Maratha reservations.

Manoj Jarange-Patil issued a stark warning if Maratha reservations are not implemented, Maratha groups may be forced to seize political power.

Sharad Pawar on Monday as the ongoing reservation row threatens to peak ahead of the October Assembly elections.