Nagpur, 31 May
(HS): Manoj Jarange Patil, who had launched hunger strike at Antarwali Sarathi
in Jalna district, on Saturday, withdrew it around 1.15 am on May 31, following
discussion with a delegation of the State Government.
The delegation
led by Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and BJP MLA Prasad Lad reached Antarwali
Sarathi around 10.30 pom on Saturday, with action plan and proposals of the
State Government. Jarange suggested certain changes in the proposals, which
were accepted and at 1.15 am on Sunday Jarange accepted a glass of water from
Vikhe Patil to withdraw his hunger strike.
Jarange has
threatened to launch his hunger strike again, if the state government fails to
take decision on the conditions agreed by Tuesday (June 2). Jarange has been
fighting for reservation to the Maratha community.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar