Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has announced that protesters will head towards Mumbai as part of their agitation for Maratha reservation.
Jarange-Patil said the protesters would gather in Mumbai to press the government to fulfil their demands. The proposed march is expected to put renewed pressure on the Maharashtra government over the long-pending reservation issue.
The announcement comes amid continued demands from the Maratha community for reservation in education and government jobs.
Jarange-Patil has urged members of the community to participate in the protest in large numbers and remain united during the agitation.
The government is likely to face increased pressure as the protesters prepare to move towards the State capital, with authorities expected to closely monitor the situation and make necessary security arrangements.
The Maratha reservation issue has remained a politically sensitive matter in Maharashtra, with previous protests drawing large participation across the State.