The Azad Maidan Police directed Jarange’s team to vacate the protest site immediately, citing breaches in the terms of permission. The police also took note of his public remarks to the media, pointing out that such statements further contributed to the violation of rules. This development came a day after the Bombay HC came down heavily on the agitation, calling it unlawful and disruptive.
The ongoing Maratha reservation protest led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil faced fresh hurdles on Tuesday, as Mumbai Police issued a notice against him and his core committee for violating the conditions laid down by the court and the police.
The Azad Maidan Police, in its notice, directed Jarange’s team to vacate the protest site immediately, citing breaches in the terms of permission. The police also took note of his public remarks to the media, pointing out that such statements further contributed to the violation of rules.
This development came a day after the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the agitation, calling it unlawful and disruptive. The bench observed that while the right to protest is constitutionally guaranteed, the ongoing stir had gone far beyond its permissible limits, paralysing life in Mumbai at a time when Ganeshotsav festivities are underway. The judges noted that the city could not be brought to a standstill and stressed that the life of ordinary citizens must be restored to normalcy without delay.