Jarange Patil expressed solidarity with protesting students, criticised the BJP government's handling of the agitation and backed calls for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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.
Addressing supporters after ending the fast, Jarange said the government had agreed to issue certificates based on the 58 lakh Kunbi records already identified.
Jarange was responding to Pankaja Munde's statement that reservation for Marathas should not be given from the 'plates' of the OBCs as members of this community are already 'starving'.
