On Day four of the ongoing Maratha quota protest, thousands of supporters of activist Manoj Jarange Patil descended on the streets of Mumbai, bringing parts of the city to a standstill. The demonstrations caused major disruptions at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), one of the busiest railway stations in the country, and at Juhu Beach, where large crowds of agitators gathered, leading to chaos and heavy deployment of police forces to maintain order. (PICS/ SHADAB KHAN, NIMESH DAVE)
Updated On: 2025-09-01 05:49 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Jarange’s lawyers have sought permission to hold protests at Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. Wankhede Stadium has a capacity for 30,000 spectators. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
The activist has vowed to intensify the agitation and stop drinking water from Monday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
He has been on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai since August 29, asserting that he would not leave the metropolis till the Maratha community is given reservation in jobs and education. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
Senior Inspector Shrikant Adate of Azad Maidan Police Station appeared in the court to submit a report on the agitation. The petitions claimed that protests at Azad Maidan and other parts of the city were held beyond permitted hours. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
Jarange has demanded that the government Marathas be declared as Kunbis, making them eligible for reservation under the Other Backward Classes category. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
Chaos was reported from Juhu Beach, where groups of protesters arrived in bullock carts and staged sit-ins, raising slogans and blocking public access. PIC/ NIMESH DAVE
The unusual choice of venue not only created traffic snarls in the surrounding areas but also inconvenienced beachgoers and local residents. PIC/ NIMESH DAVE
The high court, while hearing a batch of petitions against the agitation, stressed that the daily life of Mumbaikars should not be disturbed. PIC/ NIMESH
Advocate General pointed out that Jarange had earlier assured in writing that all rules would be followed, but those commitments were ignored. PIC/ NIMESH DAVE
