In a fervent declaration, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange has issued a stern ultimatum to the Maharashtra government, asserting that he will initiate a hunger strike from June 5 if the long-pending demands for reservation benefits for the Maratha community are not met.

Responding to activist Manoj Jarange's request for Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas to access OBC quotas, the government stated that Marathas who can provide records identifying them or their ancestors as Kunbi-Marathas will be eligible for such certificates.