Jarange Patil expressed solidarity with protesting students, criticised the BJP government's handling of the agitation and backed calls for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Despite receiving only a one-day permission from authorities, the protest continued for five tense days, creating administrative chaos and political discomfort for the state government.
The state government attempted to dissuade Patil from launching the large-scale march, citing concerns over law and order due to the upcoming Ganesh festival.
Jarange has been on hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra’s Jalna district for the past week, seeking reservation for the Maratha community.
