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{{Short description|Indian activist (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Manoj Jarange
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| birth_name = Manoj Raosaheb Jarange
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|08|01}}
| birth_place = Matori, [[Beed district]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| occupation = {{hlist|Social activist}}
| yearsactive = 2012–present
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| spouse = Sumitra Patil
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| children = One son and 3 daughters
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'''Manoj Raosaheb Jarange''' (born 1 August 1982),<ref>{{Cite web |title=मनोज जरांगे पाटील, मराठा आरक्षणाचे आंदोलक:शेती विकली, घर तारण ठेवले, तरीही मराठा समाजाचा सेवायज्ञ ठेवला तेवत|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/local/maharashtra/aurangabad/jalna/news/manoj-jarange-patil-profile-maratha-reservation-jalna-struggle-story-and-life-journey-of-jarange-patil-131816964.html|access-date=29 January 2024|website=[[Divya Marathi]]}}</ref> also known as '''Manoj Jarange Patil''', is an Indian activist fighting for the [[Maratha reservation agitation|Marathas to be recognized as an OBC group]]. He is based in the state of [[Maharashtra]], India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-23 |title=Jarange-Patil announces another hunger strike next month in Mumbai; Maharashtra CM says SC to take up hearing on Maratha quota |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jarange-patil-announces-another-hunger-strike-next-month-in-mumbai-maharashtra-cm-says-sc-to-take-up-hearing-on-maratha-quota/article67669760.ece |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Jarange, born in [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha caste]], is originally from the Matori village of [[Shirur Kasar]] (previously in Gevrai TQ.) tehsil in [[Beed district]], settled in Shahagad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-06 |title=Antarwali Sarathi: Centre of Maratha reservation movement |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/maharashtra/antarwali-sarathi-centre-of-maratha-reservation-movement/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=[[Lokmat Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Jarange Patil and his wife Sumitra are parents to 3 daughters and a son. He is the youngest of four brothers and lives with his mother and father.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maratha Reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil: Inspiring Journey and Achievements |url=https://votermood.com/biography/Manoj-Jarange-Patil |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=Maratha Reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil: Inspiring Journey and Achievements |language=en}}</ref> He joined the Maratha reservation movement 15 years ago. Later, he founded the ''Shivba Sanghatana'' (English translation: Shivaji organisation) to organize protests.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-27 |title=Who is Manoj Jarange Patil ? Leader Of Maratha Quota Protest |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/who-is-manoj-jarange-patil-leader-of-maratha-quota-protest-article-107177047 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bose |first=Mrityunjay |title=Manoj Jarange-Patil breaks new ground in Maharashtra |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/manoj-jarange-patil-breaks-new-ground-in-maharashtra-2866651 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== Activism ==
{{see also|Maratha reservation agitation}}
Jarange gained attention during a hunger strike in September 2023 at Antarwali-Sarathi village.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-24 |title=Who is Manoj Jarange-Patil, man at forefront of Maratha quota agitation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-manoj-jarange-patil-man-at-forefront-of-maratha-quota-agitation-101706079959099.html |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

He led a protest march, part of the [[Maratha Kranti Morcha]] and Sakal Maratha Samaj, from his hometown in [[Jalna, Maharashtra|Jalna]], originally intended for [[Azad Maidan]] in [[South Mumbai]] starting 26 January 2024. The aim was to advocate for expanding [[Kunbi]] [[Other Backward Class]] certification to Marathas, enabling them to access OBC benefits, including a 27 percent reservation in government jobs and education in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-27 |title=Mumbai News Highlights: As Shinde govt expands Kunbi status for Marathas, OBCs ready to take fight to court |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-news-live-updates-maratha-quota-activist-manoj-jarange-patil-9129856/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In continuation of the protest, Jarange-Patil began fasting in [[Vashi]], [[Navi Mumbai]]. But it ended on 27 January 2024, when [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] [[Eknath Shinde]] assured that the Maratha community would receive OBC benefits until securing a reservation.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Deshpande |first=Abhinay |date=2024-01-27 |title=Maratha quota stir {{!}} Jarange Patil ends protest in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/maratha-quota-stir-jarange-patil-to-end-protest-meet-chief-minister-shinde/article67782210.ece |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

On 29 August 2025, he led another protest march across [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Maratha quota stir {{!}} Manoj Jarange Mumbai Morcha|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mumbai-news/manoj-jarange-mumbai-morcha-traffic-advisory-road-closures-and-route-diversions/articleshow/123576610.cms |access-date=2025-08-29 |work=The Economic Times |language=en-IN }}</ref> Multiple road closures brought traffic to a standstill, leaving residents to bear the brunt of the chaos. He ended his protest on 2 September 2025 when the [[Maharashtra government]] finally agreed to his demand.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 September 2025 |title=Maratha Morcha: Protesters disperse as Manoj Jarange ends hunger strike. |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-morcha-protesters-disperse-as-manoj-jarange-ends-hunger-strike-south-mumbai-roads-cleared-23592213 |access-date=2 September 2025 |work=Midday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2 September 2025 |title=Maratha Protest Latest Update: 'We Have Won..Will Leave Azad Maidan By 9 PM If Demands Met', Says Manoj Jarange. |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maratha-protest-latest-update-manoj-jaranges-2-month-ultimatum-for-govt-says-include-marathas-in-obc-drop-cases-against-agitators |access-date=2 September 2025 |work=The Free Press Journal}}</ref>

== In popular culture ==
* ''[[Sangharsh Yoddha Manoj Jarange Patil]]'', a 2024 Marathi-language film directed by Shivaji Doltade.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-04 |title=Sangharsh Yoddha Teaser Out: A Biopic on Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/sangharsh-yoddha-teaser-out-a-biopic-on-maratha-quota-activist-manoj-jarange-patil-a507/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=[[Lokmat Times]] |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Aamhi Jarange'', a 2024 Marathi-language film starred [[Makarand Deshpande]] in the leading role.<ref>{{Cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE: Makarand Deshpande to play Manoj Jarange-Patil in a biopic|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/exclusive-makarand-deshpande-to-play-manoj-jarange-patil-in-a-biopic/articleshow/110077309.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2024-05-13|access-date=2025-11-29|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.newindianexpress.com/topic/manoj-jarange-patil Manoj Jarange Patil] collected news and commentary at ''[[The Indian Express]]''
*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/jarange-patil Manoj Jarange Patil] collected news and commentary at ''[[The Times of India]]''

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