Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Mumbai intensifies, demanding a 10% Maratha quota under the OBC category without reducing existing OBC reservations. Jarange warns the government against testing the community's patience, accusing them of misinformation. Traffic in South Mumbai is disrupted as protesters gather, coinciding with the Ganesh festival.
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