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Manoj Jarange's Mumbai protest could obstruct Ganeshotsav 2026, says Maharashtra Minister Shelar
Updated On: 16 September, 2026 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, who holds the Information Technology and Culture portfolios, urged Manoj Jarange to take care of his health and put off the proposed agitation

Ashish Shelar said it was within his purview to appeal to Jarange's supporters not to come to Mumbai. File Pic
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday appealed to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to call off his proposed protest in Mumbai during the ongoing Ganeshotsav 2026, saying a large number of devotees are travelling to Mumbai and Pune for the festival, reported the PTI.
Shelar also expressed concern over Jarange's health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day. Jarange is currently travelling towards Mumbai from Maharashtra's Jalna district.
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