The law restricts the freedom of consenting adults to choose their faith, and the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 must not be brought into force, and the notification be taken back, to ensure that it does not become an instrument for surveillance

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has sought Mumbai Police permission to hold a protest and hunger strike at Azad Maidan from August 29. His representative said the agitation will press for the community’s long-pending demands and remain peaceful