Manoj Jarange Patil Threatens Hunger Strike Amid Alleged Murder Plot in Mumbai

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil has accused a group of individuals of plotting to kill him during a march he plans to hold in Mumbai. The allegation comes as he prepares to launch an indefinite hunger strike on 19 September to demand Maratha reservation rights. Patil says he will not surrender to what he calls government pressure over the reservation issue. He also claims that several MLAs are attempting to discourage supporters from joining the protest, but insists the agitation will remain peaceful and democratic.