Forty-three-year-old Manoj Jarange has emerged as the most prominent face of the Maratha reservation agitation, a movement that has gripped Maharashtra in recent years. Hailing from a humble ... Manoj Jarange Patil is a politician-turned-activist who became the face of the Maratha quota agitation in Maharashtra after the police... Till September 1, Manoj Jarange-Patil was an unknown name in Maharashtra although he had the credentials of a consistent agitator. The marginal farmer from Jalna district had for years been taking ... The rise of Jarange - Patil A farmer-turned-activist from Jalna district, Manoj Jarange-Patil shot to prominence in 2023 when he spearheaded a massive protest demanding Maratha reservation. Known for his non-political stance, he has built his credibility through grassroots mobilization, hunger strikes, and village-level outreach.