Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police Have Denied Nod for Stir From Sep 19, Claims Jarange
Police cited security risks and court orders, saying the protest site could not handle 4,000 to 4,500 supporters.
- On Sunday, September 13, Mumbai police denied permission to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for his indefinite hunger strike scheduled for September 19, citing security concerns during the ongoing Ganeshotsav festival.
- Authorities cited security risks during Ganeshotsav and past disruptions involving approximately 5,000 protesters; officials also noted potential law and order issues linked to previous "Mumbai Bandh" calls.
- Citing Bombay High Court orders and Public Meetings, Agitations and Processions Rules, police denied the request; officials noted Azad Maidan lacks capacity for the anticipated 4,000 to 4,500 protesters.
- "Why do they assume we will violate the rules before the protest even begins? Under what law is this government functioning?" Jarange asked, slamming the decision as dictatorship.
- Jarange urged the Maratha community to be prepared to march to Mumbai, threatening to stage demonstrations at Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, or outside Varsha, the official residence of the Chief Minister.
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Maratha quota battle heads to Mumbai? Activist Manoj Jarange Patil warns of fast unto death at Azad Maidan
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Sunday issued an eight-day ultimatum to the Maharashtra government, warning that he will launch an indefinite fast unto death at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on September 19 if the community's reservation demands are not fulfilled.
Manoj Jarange Denied Permission for September 19 Hunger Strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan | 📰 LatestLY
The Mumbai Police have denied permission to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil for his proposed indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, scheduled to begin on September 19. 📰 Manoj Jarange Denied Permission for September 19 Hunger Strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan.
Cops refuse Manoj Jarange permission for hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan; he slams government
Jarange slammed the police's decision and accused Maharashtra government of trying to suppress his agitation. He also claimed the act of the Mumbai police was against the directives of Bombay High Court. This is dictatorship and high-handedness, he said.
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