Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil's health has deteriorated significantly as he enters the ninth day of his hunger strike demanding reservation for the community.
Supporters of the activist have expressed growing anxiety as the protest continues into its second week without a resolution regarding the state's quota policy.
The ongoing fast marks a critical point in the agitation, with the activist's physical condition worsening while the government faces pressure to address the long-standing demand for Maratha reservation.