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Mumbai Police has extended permission for Manoj Jarange-Patil's Maratha quota agitation at Azad Maidan by an additional day. The activist had strongly rejected the initial one-day permit, vowing not to leave Mumbai until his demands are met. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that police would operate within High Court guidelines while managing the protest. Despite assurances of no traffic disruptions, the large gathering did cause some jams before protesters began moving towards Vashi.

Key Points: Mumbai Police Extends Jarange-Patil Maratha Quota Protest Permission

  • Police extended protest permit after Jarange-Patil rejected one-day limit
  • Chief Minister Fadnavis says police will follow High Court directives
  • Protesters caused traffic disruptions despite no-jam assurances
  • Maratha community members now heading towards Vashi for stay arrangements
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Mumbai police extends permission to Jarange-Patil's agitation at Azad Maidan

Mumbai Police grants Manoj Jarange-Patil an extra day for his Maratha quota agitation at Azad Maidan after he rejects initial one-day permit.

"I would die but would not back down - Manoj Jarange-Patil"

Mumbai, Aug 29

Mumbai Police on Friday extended permission by a day to pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to hold the agitation at Azad Maidan.

The police had granted permission for a day on Friday between 10 am and 6 pm by laying several conditions. However, Jarange-Patil, who reached Mumbai with a large number of supporters, said police permission for a day is not acceptable. Jarange-Patil, during the day, made an application seeking more time for his protest.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Mumbai police have granted him permission for a day. “However, he has sought permission again. The police will follow the directions of the High Court within the framework of the law. This is a question between the protesters and the administration,” claimed the Chief Minister.

Earlier, Jarange-Patil claimed that he would die but would not back down, adding that he would not leave Mumbai until his demands are met by the state government.

Police sources said that a larger number of Maratha community members were present at Azad Maidan and outside against the conditions laid down in the permission. “Despite assurances that there would be no traffic jam, vehicles were parked on the road, which caused traffic jams. At some places, protesters were deliberately blocking vehicles,” they said.

They added that the protesters who came to Azad Maidan for Jarange-Patil's agitation are now heading towards Vashi. They said that arrangements have been made for the protesters to stay there. However, the Eastern Freeway is now open, and there is no traffic jam.

- IANS

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Priya S
Traffic jams in Mumbai are already unbearable. Protesters should cooperate with police conditions. We understand the cause but common people shouldn't suffer 😓
Michael C
While I support the right to protest, deliberately blocking vehicles is not acceptable. There are better ways to make your point without inconveniencing thousands of commuters.
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Sneha F
Jarange-Patil is showing real dedication to the cause. Sometimes you have to take a strong stand to get the government's attention. Respect for his commitment! 💪
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Aditya G
The police handled this well by extending permission and making arrangements at Vashi. Balance between right to protest and maintaining law and order is crucial.
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Nikhil C
Hope the High Court gives clear directions. Reservation politics is getting messy in Maharashtra. Need a permanent solution that doesn't keep creating new protests every few months.

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