Mumbai Police seek clarification from Manoj Jarange over 'contradictory' statements on proposed protest
Mumbai Police issued a notice to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on September 15, seeking clarification on inconsistencies in his statements about a planned protest in Mumbai. The police highlighted discrepancies between his claim of protesting alone with 50 supporters and the presence of a larger crowd accompanying him from Jalna.
- ✓Mumbai Police issued a notice to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on September 15, seeking clarification on inconsistencies in his statements about a planned protest in Mumbai.
- ✓The notice, dated September 15, was issued after officials repeatedly denied him permission to hold a rally at Azad Maidan.
- ✓However, when he departed from Jalna district on September 16, authorities observed a sizable group of supporters traveling with him.
- ✓He announced plans to resume his journey to Mumbai on September 17, urging the Maratha community to be ready to mobilise if he is stopped en route.
Mumbai police have formally asked activist Manoj Jarange to explain contradictions in his public remarks regarding an upcoming demonstration in the state capital. The notice, dated September 15, was issued after officials repeatedly denied him permission to hold a rally at Azad Maidan.
According to the police, Jarange initially submitted a letter indicating he would protest alone, accompanied by only fifty volunteers. However, when he departed from Jalna district on September 16, authorities observed a sizable group of supporters traveling with him. The notice requests a detailed list of volunteers, the total headcount, and information on any vehicles to be used for the event.
Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for Maratha reservation demands for nineteen days, halted in Patoda, Beed district, after doctors warned of severe dehydration. He announced plans to resume his journey to Mumbai on September 17, urging the Maratha community to be ready to mobilise if he is stopped en route. The episode underscores tensions surrounding the Maratha quota agitation and the police’s effort to enforce procedural compliance for public gatherings.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | MH State |
| Publication Date | 17 September 2026 |