Ruckus, chaos, disruption: Scenes from Day 4 of Maratha protest in Mumbai

Mumbai witnessed ruckus and disruption on Day 4 of the Maratha Morcha. Here are some chaotic scenes of the Maratha quota agitation from Mumbai, captured by mid-day.com lensman SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI.     

Updated On: 2025-09-01 10:00 PM IST

Compiled by : Divya Nair

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Day 4 of his indefinite fast, demanding 10 per cent reservation for the community in government jobs and education. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Earlier in the day, doctors examined the health of Jarange, who launched his hunger strike on Friday. The activist accused CM Fadnavis of deliberately delaying a decision on the issue

A large number of supporters have gathered at Azad Maidan to support Jarange

However, the protest has spiralled to the other parts of the city, prompting the Bombay High Court to intervene. The court on Monday asked Jarange's supporters to vacate all streets by Tuesday noon and restore normalcy, noting the stir was not peaceful as promised by organisers and has brought the city to a standstill

Describing the situation as grim on the fourth day of the hunger strike by Jarange at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, the HC, during a special hearing, observed that all pre-agitation conditions have been violated and asked protesters to stay within confines of the designated area for stir

Jarange's supporters have meals on the street near Azad Maidan

A BMC worker cleans the area after food, bottles, and papers were thrown on the streets 

Heavy police bandobast outside Azad Maidan

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