Maharashtra Elections 2024: In a powerful show of support, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil addressed a massive Dussehra Melava in Beed, Maharashtra, on Saturday. This marked his first Dussehra rally and comes at a critical juncture as assembly elections approach and protests from the Maratha community intensify. Held at Narayan Gad, the event attracted lakhs of supporters, emphasizing Jaranges growing influence.Urges people to change state govtDuring his address, Jarange emphasized the need for transformation in the current political landscape, urging attendees to promise me you will do it, without naming specific political parties. His remarks were interpreted as an indirect endorsement of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, potentially strengthening the opposition against the ruling Shinde Sena-BJP government.एक नव्हे दोन नव्हे तीन कोटी मराठे नारायणगडावर दसरा मेळाव्याला उपस्थित होते.Manoj Jarange Patil Officialमराठा क्रांती मोर्चा महाराष्ट्रमराठा मराठा क्रांती मोर्चा-सेवक (https://t.co/88L23z6Fc1) pic.twitter.com/oWKnnGYOhe— Vinod Sonvane (@VinodSonvane92) October 12, 2024Persistent demands for Maratha reservationJaranges discontent with the current administration has been evident, especially following his sixth hunger strike aimed at securing reservation rights for the Maratha community. After concluding this protest earlier this month, he issued a stern warning to the Mahayuti government: if the communitys rightful inclusion is not granted before the model code of conduct is enforced, those in power will face consequences.मनोज जरांगे पाटील यांच्या नारायणगडावरील दसरा मेळाव्याची ड्रोन दृश्यं..#Manoj_Jarange #MarathaReservation pic.twitter.com/SIKqGlY08O— Abhijit Karande (@AbhijitKaran25) October 12, 2024Jarange earlier declared political power is neessaryIn August, Jarange declared to his followers that achieving political power was essential for securing reservations for the Maratha community. While he has expressed reluctance to enter the political arena, he acknowledged that the urgency of the situation might compel him to reconsider.Jaranges future political aspirationsExpectations were high that Jarange would announce his candidacy for the upcoming assembly polls during the Dussehra rally. Although he did not delve deeply into his electoral strategy, he encouraged the throngs of supporters to enact a change in Maharashtra, signaling his continued commitment to the cause of the Maratha community.
